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Minister Targets Private Rentals as Homelessness Hits Record High

12/11/2025

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Alison McGovern, the homelessness minister, aims to end bed-and-breakfast emergency housing in England and contends the private rented sector is the root cause.
New data show homelessness rose 8% in the past year, with over 380,000 people homeless.
Critics include Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham, who say freezing benefits worsens the crisis.
A proposed law would require public bodies to collaborate to prevent homelessness on discharge.

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Alison McGovern, the homelessness minister, aims to end bed-and-breakfast emergency housing in England and contends the private rented sector is the root cause.
New data show homelessness rose 8% in the past year, with over 380,000 people homeless.
Critics include Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham, who say freezing benefits worsens the crisis.
A proposed law would require public bodies to collaborate to prevent homelessness on discharge.