Concerns are rising over regulations and the quality of shelter for vulnerable individuals as providers generate significant profits amidst a temporary accommodation crisis in England, with projections indicating a 26% increase in the number of children in short-term housing by 2029. The situation is underscored by the experience of Ricky Lee, a handyman at a guesthouse for the homeless, who once lived there as a homeless individual himself and now resides in a caravan on the grounds in exchange for maintenance work. This highlights the pressing need for improved standards in temporary housing solutions.
