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Birmingham is set to receive a £1.4million cash boost to tackle homelessness this winter.

Homelessness continues to be a critical issue in the city, with factors such as deprivation and the cost-of-living crisis playing a role in driving people onto the streets.

Record levels of households are also in temporary accommodation across the country, including nearly 170,000 children.

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The government announced today, Friday, October 10, a new £84m cash boost nationwide to help prevent homelessness and support families this winter.

Around £1.4million will be going to Labour-run Birmingham City Council and partly used to support its Indoors Campaign, which helps long-term rough sleepers find a safe

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