UK housing target likely missed; Rayner says 'slim chance' of 1.5m homes

Communities Secretary Angela Rayner conceded the UK government's 1.5 million home-building pledge is a 'stretch target' with only a 'slim chance' of being met before the next election, while insisting it is not dropped. This marks a notable softening of government rhetoric on a key manifesto commitment, signaling potential political risk and policy recalibration toward council housing.