The UK government will almost double funding for efforts to eradicate rough sleeping. This is reported by Reuters. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Haley will provide an additional 432 million pounds ($577.7 million). The program provides housing and support and will continue until 2029. On his first day in Downing Street in July, Burnham said he wanted to end homelessness. He will meet with local leaders and philanthropists on Monday to discuss the plan. Haley is expected to announce his first budget plan on Wednesday.

The UK government will almost double funding for efforts to eradicate rough sleeping. This is reported by Reuters. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Haley will provide an additional 432 million pounds ($577.7 million). The program provides housing and support and will continue until 2029. On his first day in Downing Street in July, Burnham said he wanted to end homelessness. He will meet with local leaders and philanthropists on Monday to discuss the plan. Haley is expected to announce his first budget plan on Wednesday.