LONDON, Feb. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
Hundreds of families will be prevented from becoming homeless and rough sleepers will be helped off the streets thanks to over 220 million euro of government funding being given to councils today.
The Minister for Housing and Homelessness Felicity Buchan has announced the funding boost which targets areas most in need and includes specialist support for the most vulnerable who require mental health or substance misuse support.
Further funding includes:
* 107 million euro to provide more than 800 homes for rough sleepers. The money is being made available immediately to councils to purchase or rent properties to give rough sleepers a safe space to stay whi...