Published 07/08/2024 10:11:00 a.m.

New chancellor Rachel Reeves announces mandatory housing targets 'to get Britain building again' - and lifts onshore wind ban

Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to boost the UK economy by reintroducing mandatory house-building targets, including allowing construction on greenbelt land. Labour is willing to endure short-term challenges for long-term benefits.
Reeves plans to reinstate compulsory house-building targets to amend the UK's planning rules and fix the country's foundations, following Labour's manifesto promises.

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BBC News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves to say growth is 'national mission'

The new chancellor will speak to business leaders at the Treasury later to set out Labour's plan for the economy.

07/08/2024 10:11:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Watch as chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out economic plan in first major speech

Watch live as chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out her plan for the economy in a speech on Monday 8 July.

07/08/2024 10:31:59 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Reeves vows 'no time to waste' in boosting growth in first major speech

In her first major speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves said Labour will 'fix the foundations' of the British economy.

07/08/2024 9:51:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Sun

Green Belt targeted for building homes as Reeves warns of 'hard choices'

RACHEL Reeves insisted she won't shy away from making the "tough decisions" needed to boost growth as she announced plans to build millions of homes.T

07/08/2024 10:08:54 a.m.·United Kingdom

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CNBC

Britain's new finance chief announces immediate growth measures, restores housing targets

Britain's new finance chief on Monday outlined a spate of measures to revitalize the U.K.'s languishing economic growth and address national housing shortages.

07/08/2024 10:08:59 a.m.·United States

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