Burnham plans to double homelessness spending in bid to end rough sleeping by Christmas

According to a Guardian report, Downing Street will allocate a further £432m in this week's budget, bringing total funding to nearly £900m. The aim is a 'lasting solution' to rough sleeping.

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1. 25 Oct, 22:30 UTCFirst appeared on The Guardian

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• Burnham to double spending on homelessness amid drive to end rough sleeping by ChristmasThe Guardian
• UK commits to further £432 million to end rough sleepingFree Malaysia Today