CIH responds to UK Spending Review 2020

In his UK Spending Review, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has set out what the UK government will spend on health, education, transport and other public services next year.

In response to some of the details announced during the review, Melanie Rees, CIH head of policy and external affairs said:

“It’s positive to see an additional £151m allocated to help end rough sleeping and prevent homelessness in England in the Chancellor’s spending review.

What we urgently need to see is investment for 90,000 new homes at social rents each year, realistic help with housing costs for those who need it and good quality housing support services. Investing in new social rented homes would not only help to address homelessness and meet housing need - it would also boost the economy and create much-needed jobs. We will continue to make the case for this to government.”