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Rachael Venables
Verified
Correspondent, Sky News
London
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Business, law commercial finance, entrepreneurship offshore tax havens, business profiles food and restaurants., Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes
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At least 91,000 new affordable homes could be built with cladding money, social housing providers say
By Rachael Venables Verified| Sky News Verified Social housing providers are warning their ability to build new affordable and social rent homes is plummeting, thanks to the soaring costs of the post-Grenfell Tower cladding crisis. Some 72 people were killed in the 2017 tragedy, but eight years on, as many as 12,000 buildings are thought to be wrapped in the kinds of flammable materials that led to it. Work hasn't even begun on half of the affected buildings, with an estimated 7,000 at-risk blocks not yet identified by the government.
By Rachael Venables Verified| Sky News Verified On a bright but chilly February morning, around a dozen volunteers gather by the beachfront at Minster, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. In bobble hats and walking boots, they carry blue plastic bags and litter pickers. They wander slowly past the dog walkers and brightly painted beach huts, combing the pebbles for waste. But the rubbish they're looking for isn't normal litter; it's builders' rubble and shredded household waste.
At least 91,000 new affordable homes could be built with cladding money, social housing providers say
By Rachael Venables Verified| Sky News Verified Social housing providers are warning their ability to build new affordable and social rent homes is plummeting, thanks to the soaring costs of the post-Grenfell Tower cladding crisis. Some 72 people were killed in the 2017 tragedy, but eight years on, as many as 12,000 buildings are thought to be wrapped in the kinds of flammable materials that led to it. Work hasn't even begun on half of the affected buildings, with an estimated 7,000 at-risk blocks not yet identified by the government.
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Sky News
Sky News is a British free-to-air television news channel that provides 24-hour news coverage. Launched on February 5, 1989, it was the UK's first continuous news broadcaster, offering real-time updates on breaking news, political events, and global happenings. The channel is known for its high-definition broadcasting, which began in 2006, enhancing the viewing experience for audiences. Sky News operates in over 120 countries and offers various digital platforms, including live streaming and mobile apps, to complement its television broadcasts. The channel features specialized programming that includes political analysis, investigative journalism, and live event coverage. It relies on sponsorships for funding rather than traditional advertising, maintaining a commitment to impartiality and journalistic quality.
England, United Kingdom