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Councils turning young homeless people away due to funding shortfall, charity warns
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YOUNG people seeking homelessness support are being turned away by councils across England due to a funding shortfall of over £300 million.

According to an analysis by homeless charity Centrepoint, some councils “do not have the means” to fulfil their legal duties in assessing someone who approaches them for help.

The research suggests that local authorities would need a 15 per cent increase in government funding — around £332m — to meet the needs of people aged 16-24 who approach them for support. 

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