'Sludge in the system': myriad problems stymie Labour's 1.5m new homes pledge
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 01:01 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
Soaring building material costs, lack of affordability and planning bottlenecks are hindering Labour's plan to build 1.5 million new homes.
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