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Homelessness escalates in Britain

2012-08-23 14 Dailymotion

Homelessness in one of the richest country's in the world is on the rise. More and more people in Britain are now relying on the state and charities for a roof over their heads.<br /><br />In the second quarter of this year, around 9, 000 homes were repossessed in Britain. Interest rates here are low at the moment. <br /><br />But, there are fears that when they do eventually rise, more families will struggle. And more will end up turning to the authorities to help provide a roof over their heads.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Emma Hayward travelled to the city of Bristol to find out how the rising cost of living is affecting people from all walks of life.

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