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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

Small investment in home improvement could bring £10 billion boost, say think tanks

PA Wire

A small investment in home improvement could create 100,000 new jobs and boost the economy by £10 billion, two think tanks have said.

In a report published on Wednesday, Demos and the Centre for Ageing Better said spending £625 million per year on improving safety, accessibility and heating would deliver a 16-fold return for the government.

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