BBC Politics
PM's Grand Plan to End Rough Sleeping: 'Get Everyone In for Christmas' (Fingers Crossed)
PM Burnham unveils £442m plan to house all rough sleepers by Christmas, but critics say it's light on details and heavy on festive vibes.
2026-08-19
BBC Politics
2026-07-27
The Guardian
London’s Rough Sleepers Left to ‘Bear It’ as City Bakes in Third Heatwave
As London bakes through its third heatwave, rough sleepers face a city ‘not built for heat’ - with no consistent cooling plan, stigma, and a postcode lottery for help.
2026-07-13
The Guardian Europe
Homelessness Set to Increase by 25% by 2030, Because Apparently We Haven't Learned Anything
Projections show homelessness in England could rise 25% by 2030 unless bold action is taken; Burnham promises big housing push.
The Good Times
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