Rushanara Ali announces government’s £1 Billion package to tackle homelessness crisis

Ansar Ahmed Ullah
Contributing Editor,Shottobani

London: Housing Minister Rushanara Ali has unveiled a comprehensive £1 billion funding package to address the UK’s escalating homelessness crisis. Figures show that more than 123,000 households are currently living in temporary accommodation.

The newly appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government outlined the government’s strategy, which includes £633 million for the Homelessness Prevention Grant and £280 million dedicated to rough sleeping and single homelessness services.

“We must work together across government, with councils, charities, experts and frontline services to build a future free from homelessness,” Ali stated during a recent parliamentary session. The Minister emphasised the government’s commitment to ending Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and pledged to deliver what she described as “the biggest increase in social housing in a generation.”

As part of her initial duties, Ali visited Crisis UK’s warehouse alongside the Deputy Prime Minister and Mayor of London, meeting volunteers who support people in rebuilding their lives. The visit highlighted the government’s focus on supporting frontline workers who help rough sleepers transition into secure housing.

The announcement comes as part of a broader cross-government approach to tackle the housing crisis, with ministers collaborating to ensure universal access to safe and secure housing. The government has confirmed an additional £233 million increase in homelessness funding, signaling a significant shift in housing policy priorities.