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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Inter-Ministerial Group on Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures 2024/25 Funding

06 November 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Proposed by Rushanara Ali Lab Bethnal Green and Stepney

Housing

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Deputy Prime Minister will chair the first Inter-Ministerial Group on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping
  • The UK government has confirmed 1 billion in funding for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping for 2025/26
  • 10 million in Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures Funding is being provided to local authorities this winter

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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