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70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Monday, August 24, 2026
Funding has been allocated to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, West Yorkshire, and London under a £39 billion plan announced for social and affordable housing construction across England. The allocation includes £6 billion designated for London. No additional details on timeline, construction start dates, or housing unit distribution across regions were provided in the announcement.
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