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Study Calls for Halt to New Housing in England

5/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study from King’s College London urges a pause on new housebuilding in England to tackle the escalating social housing crisis. By halting construction, researchers believe we can enhance living conditions and safeguard residents' health and the environment, revealing the shortcomings of the current market-driven approach that neglects vital social benefits.

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A groundbreaking study from King’s College London urges a pause on new housebuilding in England to tackle the escalating social housing crisis. By halting construction, researchers believe we can enhance living conditions and safeguard residents' health and the environment, revealing the shortcomings of the current market-driven approach that neglects vital social benefits.