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Ending Rough Sleeping
01 September 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the issue of rough sleeping in the UK and outlines the government's efforts to end it.
Action Requested
The government is funding a new Rough Sleeping Programme with £442 million to offer routes off the streets before Christmas and provide long-term accommodation and support for those with complex needs. This includes expanding accommodation provision and tailored support for individuals, with a focus on women and those with complex needs, and increasing investment in the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund to £47 million.
Key Facts
- £442 million of funding through a new Rough Sleeping Programme.
- Funding will help deliver more than 1,000 settled homes for people experiencing rough sleeping.
- £47 million total funding for the Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund, with £8.1 million additional funding.
- Total investment in homelessness and rough sleeping services over the next three years exceeds £4 billion.
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