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Burnham’s £442 million winter plan targets rough sleeping end

8/20/2026

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a winter plan to end rough sleeping in England, backed by £442 million.
Council guidance orders use of studio flats, shared houses, supported accommodation, B&Bs, hostels and shelters.
Under One Sky volunteers gave drinks, sandwiches, socks, underwear and soap to rough sleepers near Tottenham Court Road.
Critics, including a former construction worker and an ex-prisoner, doubt the plan can end homelessness and warn no post-Christmas housing.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a winter plan to end rough sleeping in England, backed by £442 million.
Council guidance orders use of studio flats, shared houses, supported accommodation, B&Bs, hostels and shelters.
Under One Sky volunteers gave drinks, sandwiches, socks, underwear and soap to rough sleepers near Tottenham Court Road.
Critics, including a former construction worker and an ex-prisoner, doubt the plan can end homelessness and warn no post-Christmas housing.