Theresa May promises £2bn boost for affordable homes

The Government's £2bn boost for building affordable homes has been welcomed by local councils, landlords and housing groups.In her speech at the Conservative Party conference, the Prime Minister announced the extra cash for the Tories' affordable housing programme, meaning £9.1bn will now be spent on building new homes before 2021.In a vow to "make the British dream a reality by reigniting home ownership", the Prime Minister said the Government would encourage councils and housing as