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Heather Jameson 19 September 2025

New towns report delayed amid fears over rising costs

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The final report of the New Towns Taskforce has been delayed as part of the Government's attempts at a refresh.

It had been due to be published at an event on 8 September – just days after the reshuffle sparked by deputy prime minister Angela Rayner's resignation.

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