4 In 10 Britons Living In ‘Squalid, Below-Standard Homes,’ Claims Housing Charity

‘More than four in 10 homes in Britain are falling short of an acceptable standard to live in, with many not having hot or cold water and being infested with mold or pests, according to an alarming new report.
The housing charity Shelter asked Britons if their homes met a series of conditions which together make up what it calls the “Living Home Standard,” and 43 percent of homes apparently failed the test.’
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