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Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a rent freeze. Will it help renters?

Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a rent freeze. Will it help renters?
The chancellor is said to be considering blocking landlords from raising rents in a bid to protect renters from the rising cost of living driven by war in the Middle East
It’s fine to be confused by Labour’s economic plans – here’s the thread that connects it all

It’s fine to be confused by Labour’s economic plans – here’s the thread that connects it all
If Labour wants to build a better economy in 2026, they will need to be comfortable tackling unions on oil and gas, cutting energy company profits – and pick their battles, writes IPPR’s Pranesh Narayanan
Reeves’ budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there’s still a way to go

Reeves’ budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there’s still a way to go
The budget introduced a host of positive measures to help with problem debt – but more can be done, says StepChange CEO Vikki Brownridge
Rachel Reeves unveils new ‘mansion tax’ on £2 million homes. But does it go far enough?
Rachel Reeves unveils new ‘mansion tax’ on £2 million homes. But does it go far enough?
Two-child benefit cap axed and wage hikes: What Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget means for your money
Two-child benefit cap axed and wage hikes: What Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget means for your money
‘Landmark moment’: Rachel Reeves scraps two-child limit to lift 350,000 kids out of poverty

‘Landmark moment’: Rachel Reeves scraps two-child limit to lift 350,000 kids out of poverty
Millionaires tell Rachel Reeves: Tax us more or lose to Reform in the next election

Millionaires tell Rachel Reeves: Tax us more or lose to Reform in the next election
Frozen housing benefit pushes renters into homelessness. Will Labour finally listen and thaw it?

Frozen housing benefit pushes renters into homelessness. Will Labour finally listen and thaw it?
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’

Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’
Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: ‘Our generation is losing hope’

Young people call on Rachel Reeves to bring in wealth tax: ‘Our generation is losing hope’
UK public deem Claudia Winkleman more trustworthy than Rachel Reeves, according to Big Issue Ipsos poll

UK public deem Claudia Winkleman more trustworthy than Rachel Reeves, according to Big Issue Ipsos poll
Rachel Reeves’s budget will need to be a feast of financial alchemy

Rachel Reeves’s budget will need to be a feast of financial alchemy
Working parents can now get 30 hours of free childcare. But do the numbers add up?

Working parents can now get 30 hours of free childcare. But do the numbers add up?
Rachel Reeves announces ‘biggest cash injection into social housing in 50 years’

Rachel Reeves announces ‘biggest cash injection into social housing in 50 years’
What could be in Rachel Reeves’ spending review – and what should be?

What could be in Rachel Reeves’ spending review – and what should be?
Rachel Reeves must seize the opportunity to finally scrap the two-child benefit cap

Rachel Reeves must seize the opportunity to finally scrap the two-child benefit cap
Don’t justify spending cuts with ‘overinflated’ promises on AI, Labour told: ‘AI isn’t perfect’

Don’t justify spending cuts with ‘overinflated’ promises on AI, Labour told: ‘AI isn’t perfect’
I’m buying fruit and veg for my kids on ‘buy now, pay later’. The two-child benefit cap needs to go

I’m buying fruit and veg for my kids on ‘buy now, pay later’. The two-child benefit cap needs to go
‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned

‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
‘Time for radical thinking’: What’s the bigger picture behind Reeves’ dramatic benefit cuts?

‘Time for radical thinking’: What’s the bigger picture behind Reeves’ dramatic benefit cuts?
How building a healthier society will get Rachel Reeves out of a bind

How building a healthier society will get Rachel Reeves out of a bind
Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes

Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes
‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts

‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts
Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you

Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you
Labour pledge £2bn for social housing ahead of Spring Statement: ‘We are fixing the housing crisis’
