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England's Housing Crisis Deepens: Just 200,000 Homes Built

12/22/2025

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England built just over 200,000 homes in 2025, raising concerns about Labour's 1.5 million target.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported weekly energy performance certificate registrations were lower than previous years.
Planning permissions fell 15% to a 12-year low, with 208,000 homes approved in September 2025.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed called for planning reforms to address the housing crisis.
A complete Ministry of Housing report is due in January.

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England built just over 200,000 homes in 2025, raising concerns about Labour's 1.5 million target.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported weekly energy performance certificate registrations were lower than previous years.
Planning permissions fell 15% to a 12-year low, with 208,000 homes approved in September 2025.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed called for planning reforms to address the housing crisis.
A complete Ministry of Housing report is due in January.