Homeless care bill hits councils

Lauren Higgs
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Councils are facing costs of up to 2.4m a year to provide services for homeless 16- and 17-year-olds as the result of a House of Lords ruling this spring.

Girl leaning against wall with blanket. Posed by model. Credit: The Children's Society
Girl leaning against wall with blanket. Posed by model. Credit: The Children's Society

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