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Why Is Britain Struggling to Build the Homes and Infrastructure It Needs?

New safety and environmental rules have added £76,000 to the cost of building a home since 2020, the Home Builders Federation said.

Summary by Modern Diplomacy
Britain’s rising construction costs and slow planning processes are holding back major housing and infrastructure projects, complicating the government’s efforts to accelerate economic growth. The stalled regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames, where just 34 of 3,000 planned homes have been built in 17 years, illustrates how financial pressures and regulatory requirements are undermining development ambitions. A £1 […]

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WTVB broke the news on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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