Students face homelessness or giving up college places as accommodation crisis worsens

Alma Yasbeth Pacheco Correa from Mexico, is one international student who fell victim to exploitation in her search for university accommodation. Picture: Moya Nolan

Hundreds of students face either studying while homeless or having to give up their college place, amid one of the worst student accommodation crises ever.

Students unions across the country say they are deeply concerned at the growing numbers of people seeking help in finding somewhere to live.