# Andy Burnham’s plan to end homelessness explained

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has outlined a comprehensive strategy to eliminate homelessness, focusing on housing-first approaches and increased funding. The plan aims to provide permanent homes and support services rather than temporary shelters. If successful, it could serve as a model for other UK cities tackling the homelessness crisis.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/22/andy-burnham-end-homelessness-empty-homes-capping-rents) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:10 GMT
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/23/thursday-briefing-now-he-has-the-power-to-do-it-can-andy-burham-really-end-homelessness-in-the-uk) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:49:36 GMT
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/24/our-blueprint-for-andy-burnhams-success) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:42:41 GMT

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/27/andy-burnham-vows-to-use-his-political-capital-to-fix-social-care-system) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:31 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jul/31/andy-burnham-signals-scrap-plans-curb-jury-trials) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:52:03 GMT

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/jul/28/ella-baron-andy-burnham-youth-employment-britain-higher-education-training-cartoon) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:48:47 GMT