UK Government Announces Historic £1 Billion Fund to Address Record Homelessness

The funding, the largest of its kind, aims to reduce homelessness and support councils in tackling temporary accommodation and rough sleeping.

The UK Government has allocated nearly £1 billion for councils to combat homelessness in England, marking its largest-ever investment in this area.
London will receive the largest share, with an £80 million increase, as homelessness in the capital reaches record levels, including 90,000 children in temporary accommodation.
The funding includes a £192 million boost to the Homelessness Prevention Grant to help councils intervene early and prevent evictions through mediation and other services.
An additional £5 million will fund pilot programs in 20 councils to reduce reliance on emergency accommodations like B&Bs, which have doubled in use over three years.
Housing charities have welcomed the funding but stress the need for long-term solutions, including building 90,000 homes annually, to address the root causes of homelessness.