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Data Centres Delay Housing Development in London

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The growth of energy-intensive data centres is causing delays in new housing projects in London, exacerbating the city's housing crisis. A report from the London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee indicates that the demand for electricity from these data centres is straining the National Grid, impacting construction timelines for new homes.