PM confident every rough sleeper will have route off the street by Christmas as funding doubles
What was announced
The Prime Minister today set out his confidence that everyone sleeping rough will be offered a route off the street or wider support before Christmas, as he announces a further £432 million to help deliver the ambition and sustain support for years to come.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Prime Minister sets out confidence that everyone sleeping rough will be offered route off the street before Christmas, backed by a further £432 million to sustain support beyond this winter
- New funding to be outlined funding to be confirmed at the Budget on Wednesday, taking total investment behind the Prime Minister’s commitment to £874 million
- First-ever Rough Sleeping Summit at Downing Street brings together businesses, charities and local leaders to mobilise action, with major organisations pledging homes, jobs and practical support
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “It will extend support beyond March 2027 and through to the end of this Parliament, taking total investment behind his commitment to £874 million.”
- “Backed by the initial £442 million, the programme is focused on ensuring everyone who needs it is offered a route off the streets before Christmas.”
- “The National Housing Federation will work with housing associations to identify at least 2,000 potential homes and bedspaces, including empty properties that could be brought back into use.”
- “Morrisons Foundation pledging to launch the Good Food Fund, providing £500,000 in grants to support communities to tackle food insecurity where it hits hardest, including supporting charities providing relief to people who are sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness, in support of the Prime Minister’s drive.”
Who and where
People
- Andy Burnham (MP for Makerfield (Labour (Co-op))) · more news
- John Healey (MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough (Labour)) · more news
- Angela Rayner (MP for Ashton-under-Lyne (Labour)) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street (UK national body) · more news
Constituencies of the MPs named: Makerfield, Rawmarsh And Conisbrough, Ashton Under Lyne.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Housing, local and community.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-confident-every-rough-sleeper-will-have-route-off-the-street-by-christmas-as-funding-doubles
- Published 2026-10-25 22:30:05 UTC
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