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- Council & Politics · London
London rough sleeping rises 8% to 819 people
The number of people classified as living on the streets in London has risen by 8% to 819 in the period July to September 2026. This figure represents a 20% increase on the previous quarter, according to data from the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (Chain).
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Council & Politics · LondonGovernment pledges £432m to tackle rough sleeping
The UK government is allocating an additional £432 million to address rough sleeping, bringing total investment to £874 million. The funding, to be confirmed in the Budget, will support outreach, emergency accommodation and longer-term housing until the end of the current Parliament.
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Council & Politics · London£168.3m pledged to house London rough sleepers by Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged £168.3 million to reduce rough sleeping in London by Christmas, with Barnet-based charity Homeless Action in Barnet allocated £330,997. The funding aims to provide emergency accommodation and support services, though no fixed duration for housing offers has been set.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden Council commits £39m to rough sleeping services in 2026
Camden Council has allocated £39 million this year to tackle rough sleeping, designing services with people who have experienced homelessness. The council says more national funding is essential to address rising street homelessness in central London.
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