Government Pledges £236m To Tackle Rough Sleeping

The government has announced extra funding to tackle rough sleeping, as well as a review into the wider causes. The twin announcement, including an extra £236m in funding to help people off the streets, comes a day before the publication of annual figures on the problem. The money will go towards accommodation for up to 6,000 people who are already sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness based on the housing first model. It will create new housing through refurbishments or leasing new private-rented sector properties, which will be set aside for those affected by rough sleeping. Read more on the Guardian website.

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