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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Extra homelessness funding welcomed, but long-term investment needed – charity

An extra £30 million in emergency funding is to be given to councils in England to help keep people at risk of eviction in their homes and support rough sleepers off the streets.

The money has been allocated after Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said remaining funds in her department should be directed towards tackling homelessness, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said.

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