UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Pledges £442 Million to End Rough Sleeping
· World · Indian Express, Bloomberg, BBC News
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed £442 million to eliminate rough sleeping across England by Christmas. This funding package includes £340 million for the construction of 1,200 new homes and support for 3,000 individuals, supplemented by an additional £102 million announced this week. Government data from autumn 2025 recorded 4,793 people sleeping in the open, surpassing the 2017 peak of 4,751. The initiative aims to address a decade-long rise in homelessness, which has more than doubled since 2010 according to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Why it matters
The funding directly impacts thousands of homeless individuals in England by providing immediate interim accommodation and long-term housing solutions.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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