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.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:37 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:37 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas”
Funding doubles to help every rough sleeper move off streets by Christmas
Key points
- Funding doubles from 442m to 874m to end rough sleeping by Christmas.
- Plan aims for every rough sleeper to move into accommodation or receive support.
- Initial funding supported outreach teams and bed spaces in Coventry, Plymouth, Camden.
- By 2027 end, total investment is extended beyond March 2027 to finish this Parliament.
- Critics question scale and whether the measures will be sufficient to end rough sleeping.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Burnham to double spending on homelessness amid drive to end rough sleeping 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.