Chancellor Rachel Reeves has acknowledged that the government’s ambitious pledge to build 1.5 million new homes over five years is not on track. Despite being a central part of their growth strategy, a combination of planning delays, local opposition, and insufficient infrastructure support has hindered progress. The admission raises concerns about housing supply shortages and affordability issues in the coming years.
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Industry news Call for workforce reforms to tackle construction skills crisis A CSJ report warns the construction sector will miss the 1.5 million homes target
