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Inter-Ministerial Group on Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures 2024/25 Funding
06 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
TAGS
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the UK government's efforts to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping through increased funding and inter-ministerial collaboration.
Action Requested
The Deputy Prime Minister will chair the first Inter-Ministerial Group on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, confirming £1 billion in funding for 2025/26. Additionally, the Ministry is providing £10 million in Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures Funding to local authorities this winter.
Key Facts
- The Deputy Prime Minister will chair the first cross-government Inter-Ministerial Group on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping.
- Nearly £1 billion of funding for homelessness and rough sleeping was announced at Budget for 2025/26, an increase of £233 million from 2024/25.
- The Ministry is providing £10 million in Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures Funding to local authorities across England this winter.
- This funding will support services for vulnerable groups and prevent rough sleeping.
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