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‘National scandal’ as record number of children live in temporary housing
Local governments have urged the government to act quickly to assist the growing number of people forced to rely on council-provided temporary housing. A dramatic increase in the number of families living in temporary housing has caused English authorities to call on the government to address the homelessness crisis. According to the most recent government figures, the total number of individuals living in temporary housing in England increased by 12.3% to a record 117,450 households in the year ending March 2024.
Leave Russia, funding Putin’s war, MPs warn Mondelez
Members of the UK Parliament have criticized Mondelez International, owner of Cadbury, for its ongoing operations in Russia post-Ukraine invasion. MP Alex Sobel urged CEO Dirk Van de Put to align business ethics with human rights and social justice. Amidst global backlash and calls for boycotts, the company maintains a difficult position, citing potential Kremlin takeover and local dependency on their business. Critics claim continued sales support Russia's military funding, challenging Mondelez's ethical stance.