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100,000 council homes a year needed to solve affordable housing crisis

A report from think-tank Policy Exchange has said that 100,000 new ‘beautiful’ council homes a year are needed in the UK.

The HBF launches the latest cohort of its Women into Home Building initiative.

Latest figures from the ONS indicate construction growth increased in Q2 2025, when compared to Q1.

The Halifax reports house prices rising by 0.4% in July; but construction output drops again.

NHBC data reveals a rise in new home registration figures in the second quarter of 2025.

Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of mortgage reforms to boost home ownership.

Seven housebuilders under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority make a £100m offer to close the probe.

The Government provides further information on the £39bn affordable housing spend, as MHCLG takes on the role of the Building Safety Regulator.

MHCLG has announced a scheme to speed up planning appeal decisions, whilst the Government launches the Construction Skills Mission Board.

The Government launches the National Housing Bank, a week after announcing a new ten-year Affordable Homes Programme.