London’s rough sleeping crisis is showing real progress, especially among young adults—down 45% in just three months, with 202 people aged 18-25 now sleeping on the streets compared to 366 last year. City Hall credits the mayor’s plan, while youth homelessness experts hail it as proof that ending rough sleeping is possible—if leaders stay focused. Still, challenges remain: long-term rough sleepers rose 6%, and British citizens now make up 54% of recorded street populations. Outreach efforts like “No Second Night Out” are helping 77% of new rough sleepers get off the streets before their second night. With £8 million pledged and a 2030 goal, the city’s work isn’t done—but the drop in youth homelessness is a major win worth celebrating.
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