Plan funding is set to double to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas.
The budget rises from £442 million to £874 million, promising accommodation or support for every rough sleeper.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished22:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished22:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Burnham to double spending on homelessness amid drive to end rough sleeping by Christmas”
Burnham to double homelessness funding to almost £900m by 2027
Key points
- Andy Burnham plans to double spending on ending rough sleeping to about £900m.
- New funding includes £432m plus £442m already allocated by the government.
- The aim is to offer a route off the streets and ongoing support through the parliament.
- A Downing Street summit will bring together charities, businesses and local leaders.
- Funding seeks long-term solutions beyond this winter, with wider nationwide rollout.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas”
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6 6 Plan funding is set to double to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas.
The budget rises from £442 million to £874 million, promising accommodation or support for every rough sleeper.