A controversial “mass dispersion” policy in Blackpool has led to the eviction of hundreds of vulnerable families from temporary accommodations. Local authorities claim the move is necessary to manage housing costs, but social advocates argue it further marginalizes low-income residents by stripping them of community ties. The situation underscores the ongoing crisis of affordable housing and the socio-economic displacement occurring in former industrial regions.
Date: January 1, 2026. Source: theguardian.com