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UK government housing and homelessness policy
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The UK government announced has unveiled significant financial commitments in an the upcoming Autumn Budget to address homelessness and social housing shortages. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey announced plans to double funding for investment in tackling rough sleeping, increasing adding £432 million to bring the total programme to approximately £874 million million. This funding aims to provide safe routes off the streets by Christmas and sustain support efforts through 2029. Additionally, the end of the current Parliament. To address the housing crisis, the government intends to allocate over £1 billion for social and affordable housing, part of contributing to a 10-year programme totaling more than £40 billion. To facilitate these goals, The ‘Your First Home’ scheme for new-build properties will also see expanded eligibility, with household income caps raised to £110,000 outside London and £140,000 within London. In a move toward decentralization, the strategy includes granting English mayors and regional leaders greater autonomy autonomy. This includes an initial £285 million in transitional funding for local leaders next year and funding, including a £1.5 billion borrowing facility for mayors starting in 2028. In response 2028 to these announcements, fund local infrastructure, housing, and employment projects. Previously, a coalition of nearly 40 Scottish charities and academics, led by Homeless Network Scotland, has urged the Chancellor to use the Budget to scrap the benefit cap and the bedroom tax. The group also called for an end to the freeze on Local Housing Allowance, arguing that these Westminster-controlled policies increase homelessness risks and divert Scottish public funds. Maggie Brünjes, Chief Executive of Homeless Network Scotland, had stated the government has an opportunity to “show real intent behind previous rhetoric regarding homelessness.”
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