With shocking levels of rough sleeping and record numbers of children in temporary accommodation, I am under no illusion about the scale of the challenge ahead.
This is why we will focus on long-term solutions, looking at all the drivers of homelessness and work together to tackle this crisis.
Alongside this, we are taking immediate action to support those in the greatest need, which is why this week we announced an extra £10m help for rough sleepers over winter.
The Chancellor has also announced in the budget an additional £233m, bringing our total investment to nearly £1bn next year, to directly fund critical services to prevent homelessness and support people into secure, stable housing and reduce the need for temporary accommodation.
We are also investing an extra £500m to deliver up to 5,000 new social homes.
