内容摘要：He said that the easing of mortgage rates would help boost housing demand in the coming months, offsetting any tightening in spending as a result of higher prices potentially caused by US president Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

He said that the easing of mortgage rates would help boost housing demand in the coming months, offsetting any tightening in spending as a result of higher prices potentially caused by US president Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

The government wants thousands of homes and better transport links to be developed in the area between the cities.The chancellor also supported the construction of Abingdon Reservoir, though the 4.5 sq-mile (7sq km) project continues to be met with strong local opposition.

the chancellor said the two university cities "offer huge economic potential for our nation's growth prospects"."Just 66 miles apart, these cities are home to two of the best universities in the world, two of the most intensive innovation clusters in the world, and the area is a hub for globally renowned science and technology firms in life sciences, manufacturing, and AI."It has the potential to be Europe's Silicon Valley. The home of British innovation.

"To grow, these world-class companies need world-class talent who should be able to get to work quickly and find somewhere to live in the local area."But to get from Oxford to Cambridge by train takes two-and-a-half hours.

"Oxford and Cambridge are two of the least affordable cities in the UK. In other words, the demand is there but there are far too many supply side constraints on economic growth in the region."

Reacting to the speech, Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council, said the newly-announced Growth Commission would bring together central government, local authorities, businesses and universities to "tackle the barriers to economic growth"."Next are usually very commercial, their models are very 'girl-next-door'. This model has 'the look' of a model," she said, adding however that it was "important not to stigmatise either way".

The ruling comes as there is increased focus on the effects of advertising unrealistic or unhealthy body images on mental health.The "body positivity" movement which began around 2010 focused particularly on promoting a more diverse range of models.

But Ms Moss told BBC Breakfast she thinks the body positivity movement is "slightly under threat"."The wider industry is veering towards a very thin model look," she said.