The latest government estimate is that just over 3,000 people are sleeping rough in England - and last year it pledged £2bn to try to end the problem.
Suella Braverman wants to restrict the use of tents by homeless people in built-up areas, according to a report. The home secretary's proposals are said to include allowing charities to be fined if they give out tents that become a nuisance. Ms Braverman wants the plans included in two clauses of a new criminal justice bill, according to The Financial Times, quoting Whitehall sources.
The government last year said it would repeal the 1824 Vagrancy Act, which made begging and rough sleeping illegal, and promised £2bn over three years to help get people off the streets. But the opposite appears to be happening - and a recent report said rough sleeping was up 26% on last year. The study said many of the problems stem from a severe shortage of affordable housing and a lack of appropriate support services.
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