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UK Plans 12 New Towns Amid Housing Crisis

5/21/2025

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The UK government is set to tackle housing shortages by constructing 12 new towns, each with a hefty price tag of £3.5-£4bn. However, a report by WPI Strategy warns of workforce and planning hurdles. To overcome these, it proposes a partnership funding model and a Pipeline Fund to attract planners, with Milton Keynes leading the charge.

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The UK government is set to tackle housing shortages by constructing 12 new towns, each with a hefty price tag of £3.5-£4bn. However, a report by WPI Strategy warns of workforce and planning hurdles. To overcome these, it proposes a partnership funding model and a Pipeline Fund to attract planners, with Milton Keynes leading the charge.