内容摘要："Statements by rebel leaders to these ends are very welcome, but of course, the real measure of their commitment is not just what they say but what they do."

"Statements by rebel leaders to these ends are very welcome, but of course, the real measure of their commitment is not just what they say but what they do."

The first of those ships, MV Isle of Islay, should be delivered in the spring, with the others following on about four months apart.Policy choices over the last decade have led to record levels of rough sleeping in Nottingham, a leading charity claims.

A monthly headcount undertaken in June 2024 found 51 people were sleeping rough in the city, including 42 men and nine women, the highest June figure for a decade.The boss of Framework, a homelessness support charity, blamed a lack of social housing and lack of access to mental health support and drug and alcohol addiction services.The government said it would "take the action needed to tackle this issue" in order to "end homelessness for good".

During a Nottingham City Council housing scrutiny committee meeting on July 15, the issue was described as an “acute crisis”.“Rough sleeping is the very visual side of homelessness... and we have people dealing with that,” said Mark Lowe, the council’s head of housing.

“For us the other aspect, and the aspect that costs most of our budget, relates to families and vulnerable people who are being evicted or are, for other reasons, losing their home.”

Nottingham City Council said it is the less visible side of homelessness that is the most significant issue – and one that costs it the most money.She said: "Having a sense of purpose, enjoying the great outdoors, and working alongside others have all been shown to enhance mental health, happiness and overall wellbeing.

"Meeting at Grandes Rocques, everyone is welcome to join in – just be sure to dress appropriately, and the Clean Earth Trust will provide buckets and litter pickers."The group will meet at 13:00 GMT with the beach clean expected to last for about an hour.

Organisers said mental health first aiders were available to offer support and advice if required but there was no obligation to chat.They said: "These gatherings are set to become a regular fixture, offering an uplifting way to connect with others while contributing positively to the local environment."