HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness pressures 'unsustainable'

Councils face ‘unsustainable financial pressure’ due to record levels of homelessness, according to a public spending watchdog.

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By Martin Ford | 23 July 2024
Homelessness in London © RDK2001 / Shutterstock.com

Councils face ‘unsustainable financial pressure' due to record levels of homelessness, according to a public spending watchdog.

The National Audit Office (NAO) recommended an overhaul of funding for local authorities, and help to expand prevention and innovative practice.

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