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Numbers of people rough sleeping in London increases by 18% compared to last year
The homelessness sector has welcomed the additional £233m funding for homelessness in the budget but says long-term funding is needed.
The number of people sleeping on the streets in London reached a total of 4,780 between July and September, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.
The figure is also 13% higher than the previous quarter and the highest quarterly figure on record.
According to figures from the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN), 2,343 people were rough sleeping for the first time in the quarter leading to September 2024, marking a 12% rise compared to last year.
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