£50 million to protect families from homelessness
The government has announced £50 million of funding to protect families from homelessness over the winter.
Councils will be able to target the funding to those who need it the most and it can be used to help households at risk of eviction pay rent arrears or secure a new place to live.
The funding is part of a £2 billion package to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping over the next three years.
Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Felicity Buchan said: "We understand that many people are struggling this winter and we are taking action to protect vulnerable families at risk of homelessness this Christmas.
"The increased support will make a real difference to those most at risk by helping them to pay their rents or find new homes."
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