social housing

TDUK welcomes government allocation of almost £10 billion for social and affordable homes
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Timber Development UK (TDUK), the trade association for the timber supply chain, has welcomed the announcement of nearly £10 billion of funding being allocated to build over 70,000 social and affordable homes across England. A much-needed industry stimulus David Hopkins, CEO of TDUK, said: “This news comes as a welcome...
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Spending Review: Long-term investment offers certainty amid economic pressures
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The UK Government’s 2025 Spending Review has delivered a welcome degree of long-term certainty for the construction industry, with major announcements around housing, infrastructure, and capital investment. Despite tight fiscal constraints, the Chancellor has committed to substantial public spending across key areas, signalling renewed support for the built environment and...
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Structural timber ‘can deliver best value for government’s housing investment’, says STA
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The Structural Timber Association (STA) has welcomed the announcement from Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner that an additional £350 million will be invested in boosting social housing construction and is calling for the Government to recognise the value that structural timber can deliver for this cash injection. The move will...
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