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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harry Taylor

How the government plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes

  • The government has unveiled the locations for ten new construction technical excellence colleges across England.
  • These colleges are part of a £100 million investment aimed at training 40,000 construction workers by 2029.
  • The initiative seeks to support the delivery of 1.5 million new homes and reduce the UK's reliance on foreign labour.
  • Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the importance of these colleges in providing skilled workers for essential infrastructure.
  • Industry leaders have welcomed the investment, while the opposition has criticised the government's broader economic and employment strategies.

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