https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-young-workers-for-social-housingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-young-workers-for-social-housinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-young-workers-for-social-housing#u48641Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:01:47 +0000Reform UK plans to prioritise British-born young workers for social housing, putting foreign-born UK citizens lower on the list. The policy aims to favour those born in the UK and in employment. This move has been met with criticism, with Labour calling the plan "unserious and unworkable".Why it mattersThe UK is currently addressing a housing shortage, with over 70,000 social and affordable homes planned across England over 10 years. The government's housing plans have been scrutinised, with some politicians backtracking on social renting pledges. Reform UK's proposal is pa https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-young-workers-for-social-housinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/reform-says-it-will-prioritise-british-born-young-workers-for-social-housing#u47691Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:06:50 +0000Reform UK plans to prioritise British-born young workers for social housing, putting foreign-born UK citizens lower on the list. The policy aims to favour those born in the UK and in employment. This move has been met with criticism, with Labour calling the plan "unserious and unworkable".Why it mattersThe policy is part of a broader effort to reform social housing allocation in the UK. The country faces a housing shortage crisis, and Reform UK argues that the current system is unfair. The proposed changes have sparked debate about who should be prioritised for social housing.What is