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Jenrick says the government is planning a "first homes programme" for later this year which will offer a 30% discount for key workers.

He says he wants construction of homes to be "up and running" and is "announcing further steps for safe house building".

He says they will allow "more flexible working hours where appropriate".

Sites can apply to extend their working hours to 21:00 BST Monday to Saturday in residential areas and this should be approved by local councils unless there are "compelling reasons" not to do so.

He says the housing market has been "key" to economic recovery in the past.

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