AN “absolutely scandalous” 104 child deaths have been potentially linked to temporary accommodation in England, according to a new parliamentary report.Under one-year-olds made up 76 of the mortalities from April 1 2019 to March 31 2025 where their accommodation in bed and breakfasts and hostels were listed as a contributing factor to their vulnerability, ill-health or death.The data was collected for the first time by University of Oxford-based project MBRRACE-UK and published by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for households in temporary accommodation today.

AN “absolutely scandalous” 104 child deaths have been potentially linked to temporary accommodation in England, according to a new parliamentary report.

Under one-year-olds made up 76 of the mortalities from April 1 2019 to March 31 2025 where their accommodation in bed and breakfasts and hostels were listed as a contributing factor to their vulnerability, ill-health or death.

The data was collected for the first time by University of Oxford-based project MBRRACE-UK and published by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for households in temporary accommodation today.

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