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UK Builders Pledge £100M for Affordable Housing Amid CMA Scrutiny

7/12/2025

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Britain's top housebuilders, including Barratt, Redrow, and Persimmon, are stepping up to contribute £100 million for affordable housing. This move aims to sidestep a potential ruling from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding alleged competition law breaches. While the firms deny any wrongdoing, the CMA is currently weighing their proposal.

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Britain's top housebuilders, including Barratt, Redrow, and Persimmon, are stepping up to contribute £100 million for affordable housing. This move aims to sidestep a potential ruling from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding alleged competition law breaches. While the firms deny any wrongdoing, the CMA is currently weighing their proposal.