New homes shortfall threatens Labour’s pledge, analysis shows
If there was ever a time to ‘build, baby, build’ its now – research shows Labour is on track to deliver just half of the homes they promised before the next general election.
Councils face £260m gap in temporary housing costs
The financial gap between what councils spend on temporary accommodation and what they are reimbursed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has surged to £260 million, according to new analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA).