A major boost in government funding will see nearly £900 million committed to tackling rough sleeping in England by the end of the current parliamentary term, with an additional £432 million announced in this week’s budget. The increased investment marks a significant escalation in efforts to provide stable housing or alternative support for those without shelter, as part of a high-profile pledge by the prime minister to address the issue as a priority. Authorities are accelerating plans to ensure vulnerable individuals have access to safe accommodation before the year’s end. The move reflects growing political pressure to deliver on long-standing promises to end rough sleeping.
Downing Street will allocate a further £432m in this week’s budget, bringing total funding for finding a ‘lasting solution’ to nearly £900mAndy Burnham is to double spending on ending rough sleeping to almost £900m by the end of the current parliament, as he steps up efforts to get people off the streets by Christmas.The prime minister has pledged to offer every rough sleeper in England a safe route off the streets or wider support as a central part of his premiership. Continue reading...
