Andy Burnham emphasized that no veteran should sleep rough this Christmas, as the Prime Minister plans to write to councils urging them to create accommodation plans. This initiative coincides with Armistice Day and aims to utilize part of the £874 million allocated to combat homelessness for veterans' housing.
The government will also allocate an additional £8.7 million to eight organizations to assist veterans with complex needs. This effort comes amid rising rough sleeping figures, with nearly 4,800 individuals recorded in autumn 2025, highlighting the ongoing challenge of homelessness in the UK.