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flag England's new home approvals drop to a 13-year low, sparking housing target concerns.

flag Planning permissions for new homes in England hit a 13-year low, with just 39,170 approvals in Q1 2025, down 7% from the previous year. flag The Home Builders Federation urges the government to take urgent action, suggesting a subsidy scheme for first-time buyers and addressing mortgage lending issues. flag The decline raises concerns about meeting the UK's housing targets and highlights the need for streamlining the planning system.

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