BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 09:17:00
People on lower incomes in england could be allowed to use housing benefit payments to apply for a mortgage under new government plans to be announced today. the prime minister will give details during a major speech in lancashire today. it's part of efforts to reset his leadership and move on from monday's bruising confidence vote for conservative mps. speaking to the bbc�*s today programme, the secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities, michael gove, said the plans were aimed at helping the poorest buy a home. home ownership is something special, as you quite rightly poi...