Only Slim Chance England's 1.5 Million New Homes Target Will Be Met, Rayner Says

The UK government is unlikely to meet its target of building 1.5 million homes in England, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner acknowledged, saying there was only a "slim chance" enough houses would be built before the next election, The Guardian reported.

Rayner called the manifesto pledge a "stretch target" but said it was not being dropped, adding she was "definitely not giving up," while the government's focus shifts toward building council houses, according to the report.