Funding announcement expected in next week’s budget as part of attempt to secure thousands of new homesRachel Reeves is expected to announce funding for an extension of the Docklands Light Railway at next week’s budget in an attempt to secure thousands of new homes.A Treasury source said the chancellor is expected to back the extension of the DLR to Thamesmead, in south-east London. The area has long been without public transport, which has been blamed for preventing the redevelopment of a riverside site that could include new homes. Continue reading...