SocietyBurnham to double rough-sleeping funding in push to get people off streets by Christmas

Andy Burnham says the government will add £432m in this week’s budget, bringing funding to tackle rough sleeping to nearly £900m during the current parliament. The prime minister has pledged to offer every rough sleeper in England a safe route off the streets or wider support, with efforts aimed at Christmas.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-25 22:30Original