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At a glance

• Havering Council has been ordered to pay £7,100 to a homeless mother, known as Miss X, after leaving her and her children in unsafe accommodation for nearly two years.

• The Housing Ombudsman found repeated failings, including poor communication, lack of support, and missed opportunities to move the family despite known safeguarding risks.

• The payout includes £6,300 for time spent in unsuitable housing and £300 a month until she is rehoused, as the council faces mounting financial pressure.

Havering Council has agreed to pay more than £7,000 to a homeless

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