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UK Repeals Vagrancy Act Ending Criminalisation of Rough Sleeping in England and Wales

The government has formally repealed the Vagrancy Act of 1824, bringing to an end nearly two centuries of legislation that criminalised rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales. The change takes effect on 29 June 2026 and marks a shift in policy away from punitive enforcement towards support-based services for people experiencing homelessness.
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UK Launches New Measures to Improve Safety Standards in Night-Time Venues
UK Tightens Import Rules for Low-Value Parcels to Support Domestic Retailers
UK Launches £85 Million Obesity Care Programme Targeting Early Intervention Projects
UK Commits Up to $26 Million to Ebola Response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Security Industry Authority Flags Safety Failures in Night-Time Economy Inspections
Cambridge South Railway Station Opens After £250 Million Investment
UK Moves to Close Import Duty Loophole for Small Parcels by 2028
UK Invests £85 Million in Projects to Transform Obesity Care
Berkeley Group Warns London Housebuilding Falling Far Short of Demand
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