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Edinburgh's Homeless Crisis: A Rising Death Toll
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Edinburghs homeless crisis deepens: 56 deaths last year, with 37 in council-provided temporary accommodation. Households in temp housing surged 80% in 6 years. Shelter Scotland demands massive social housebuilding, while council pledges £1.6bn for housing, including £580m for better temp setups. National records show 40 homeless deaths in 2024, highest rate around. Street count found 68 rough sleepers one night, mostly men near safe spots. Council pushes to prevent evictions and get more government help.
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