Burnham backtracks on spending housing fund only on building social homes
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Andy Burnham category. Published on August 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Kiran Stacey Policy editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Andy Burnham category. Published on August 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Kiran Stacey Policy editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
About 40% of £10bn from Affordable Homes Programme will now go on types of housing such as sheltered and shared ownership
Andy Burnham has backtracked on his proposal to rip up the government’s housing plans and boost social home building.
Ministers laid out plans on Monday to spend an initial £10bn from the 10-year Affordable Homes Programme on a mix of subsidised housing types in England, in line with the Starmer government’s policy.
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