Lunchtime news April 13

Key workers can’t afford homes in seven out of ten UK towns, according to Halifax research reported in papers including The Independent.

The National Audit Office is investigating housing market renewal pathfinders to see if they offer value for money, reports Inside Housing.

A report for the Commission for Racial Equality says racial tension is greatest in areas of most housing need, says Inside Housing.

Boom or crash? The Independent debates the big question.