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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

More investment in social housing could save £1.5bn annually – study

About £1.5 billion could be saved each year in homelessness-related costs if social and affordable housing was prioritised across the UK with increased investment, a group of experts has said.

A report led by researchers from University College London (UCL) called for a “transformative national housing plan” to be put in place, including scrapping the right-to-buy scheme for all future social housing in England.

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