This Christmas, over 5,000 children in Northern Ireland will be living in temporary accommodation, a significant increase from previous years. A shocking report shows 5,378 children were in this situation as of November, highlighting a 121% rise since January 2019. Experts attribute the rise in homelessness to a severe housing shortage and the affordability crisis in the rental market. Advocacy groups are calling for urgent action from the government to address these pressing issues and provide stable housing solutions.