English homework...

5 facts on homelessnessin the uk.

1. There are about 1 million people in Britain that are homeless. Half a million of which are on the street or in doorways and the other half a million are living in a squat or a temporary shelter.
2. Between a quarter and third of people living on the street have been looked after by local authorities while they were children.
3. Some homeless people actually do have jobs.
4. The reasons people begin sleeping rough are varied; each homeless person has their own story.
5. Not all homeless people, if given the chance, would accept a roof over there heads/house.