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The government has a target of 1.5 million new homes by the end of this Parliament. But there is growing scepticism that the target will be met.
This week we explore how progress is going, and what really needs to happen to build more homes across the UK: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/i...
Also including:
- @jeevunsandher.bsky.social on 5 priorities to bring economic growth
- @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social on greening the Bank of England
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With 45% of private renters facing unaffordable housing costs, pressure is mounting for action on rents.
This week’s New Economy Brief investigates the case for rent controls, potential downsides, and what they could look like in the UK: neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
Also including:
- @centreforlondon.bsky.social on inequality in London and the index of multiple deprivation
- @jrf-uk.bsky.social on the affordable energy guarantee
- @clesthinkdo.bsky.social on profit extraction from Scottish wind power