Housing Minister Describes UK Housing Situation as 'Acute and Entrenched Crisis'
UKPulse News Desk
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has characterised Britain's housing situation as an "acute and entrenched crisis," indicating a government plan to significantly increase council house construction.
- Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook described the UK's housing situation as an "acute and entrenched crisis."
- The government intends to expand council house construction significantly.
- 64,000 new council homes were delivered last year, the highest annual rate since 2014-2015.
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has described Britain's housing situation as an "acute and entrenched crisis." This statement signals the government's intention to significantly expand council house construction.
The minister highlighted that 64,000 new council homes were delivered last year, marking the highest annual rate since 2014-2015.