The Papers: '£39bn new build' for affordable homes, and 'giant spending spree'
Summary
The UK's chancellor announced a plan to invest £39 billion in building affordable homes, described as a major boost for social housing. The plan aims to extend support for affordable housing over ten years instead of the usual five. The program also received different reactions, with concerns about increasing national debt and potential tax increases.Key Facts
- The UK chancellor announced a £39 billion investment for new affordable homes.
- This investment is described as the largest boost for affordable housing in a generation.
- The plan extends the program to support affordable housing from five to ten years.
- Critics, like Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride, warn this could increase national debt and lead to tax hikes.
- Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is noted to have supported the extension.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's goal for NHS waiting times is seen as unrealistic by some officials.
- The government also plans to decriminalize rough sleeping by repealing an old law.
- Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli authorities, with sanctions placed on Israeli ministers by the UK.
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