Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Summary
The UK government plans to add £432 million to a rough-sleeping initiative, bringing its total funding to £874 million. It says every person sleeping rough in England will be able to move into accommodation or receive support by Christmas, with funding extended through the rest of Parliament.Key Facts
- The government initially announced £442 million for emergency accommodation and practical support.
- No 10 indicated the additional £432 million would be included in Wednesday’s Budget.
- The government says support will continue beyond March 2027 until the end of the current Parliament.
- Outreach teams and new beds are operating in Coventry, with further provision planned in Plymouth and Camden.
- More than 30 organisations have pledged support for the plan.
- The National Housing Federation is working to identify at least 2,000 potential homes and bed spaces, but the number of self-contained units is unclear.
- Official figures estimated 4,793 people were sleeping rough in England on a single night in autumn 2025.
- Housing groups have called for Local Housing Allowance rates to be restored to levels that reflect local rents.
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