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Rayner Announces £10B Plan for 70,000 Homes in England

8/28/2026

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Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced a £10 billion plan to build 70,000 homes in England.
Sixty percent of the homes will be allocated to the social rent tier.
More than £2 billion is earmarked for mayoral areas outside London.
Greater Manchester receives £529 million for about 4,400 homes, the largest regional share.
Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly called the scheme unfunded and said delivery will not begin until 2039.

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Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced a £10 billion plan to build 70,000 homes in England.
Sixty percent of the homes will be allocated to the social rent tier.
More than £2 billion is earmarked for mayoral areas outside London.
Greater Manchester receives £529 million for about 4,400 homes, the largest regional share.
Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly called the scheme unfunded and said delivery will not begin until 2039.