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social housing

British  

noun

  1. accommodation provided by the state for renting

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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On Monday, Reform announced similar plans to prioritise British-born workers under 35 when allocating social housing if it were to enter government.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Despite Trimingham being a part of Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Brown believed building social housing ready for homeowners who lose their properties to the sea would help future-proof the village.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

There are currently 740 people on Breckland Council's social housing waiting list.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter said there were already strict rules on eligibility for social housing and accommodation was not handed out to people on arrival.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Mandy Bourne lives with her 80‑year‑old mum in a top‑floor social housing flat in the West Midlands.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

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