Rent controls
Protesters block roads and occupy offices over the cost of living: ‘Bills are rising but so are we’

Protesters block roads and occupy offices over the cost of living: ‘Bills are rising but so are we’
Alicia Samuels and her son Aeon have spent the last six years in temporary accomodation. She joined community union Acorn’s ‘Day of Action’ to protest against the cost of living
What are Andy Burnham’s cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?

What are Andy Burnham’s cost of living plans and what will they mean for you?
Andy Burnham promised immediate action to help people across Britain with the cost of living. Can he manage to make real change?
‘My landlord doubled my rent after watching TikTok’: How to challenge unfair rent increases

‘My landlord doubled my rent after watching TikTok’: How to challenge unfair rent increases
The Renters’ Rights Act has changed how rent increases work. Now rent campaigners have launched the Resist Rent Rises campaign to fight back
Cost of Rent Day: Renters reach the day when they finally earn enough to pay a year’s worth of rent
Cost of Rent Day: Renters reach the day when they finally earn enough to pay a year’s worth of rent
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?
‘Don’t be a robot – and go left’: What can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York?

‘Don’t be a robot – and go left’: What can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York?
Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform

Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform
Rent controls coming to Scotland as Holyrood passes ‘ground-breaking’ housing bill

Rent controls coming to Scotland as Holyrood passes ‘ground-breaking’ housing bill
Labour must stop landlords hiking rents if Keir Starmer is to help working people

Labour must stop landlords hiking rents if Keir Starmer is to help working people
One in four renters struggle to get full deposit back from landlord: ‘We’re getting a raw deal’

One in four renters struggle to get full deposit back from landlord: ‘We’re getting a raw deal’
Paying off your landlord’s mortgage can’t be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way

Paying off your landlord’s mortgage can’t be right in this day and age. There must be a cleverer way
Brits pay way more for housing, transport and alcohol than our European neighbours – here’s why

Brits pay way more for housing, transport and alcohol than our European neighbours – here’s why
Renters’ Rights Bill must stop landlords raising rents above wages or inflation, government told

Renters’ Rights Bill must stop landlords raising rents above wages or inflation, government told
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill will ‘put decency in the heart of the private rented sector’

Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill will ‘put decency in the heart of the private rented sector’
Landlords are worried about rent controls. Will Labour introduce them to cap record-high rents?

Landlords are worried about rent controls. Will Labour introduce them to cap record-high rents?
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth: ‘We should all be worried about the demonising of migrants’

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth: ‘We should all be worried about the demonising of migrants’
Humza Yousaf has resigned – but rent controls ‘can’t be allowed to go with him’, campaigners say

Humza Yousaf has resigned – but rent controls ‘can’t be allowed to go with him’, campaigners say
Sadiq Khan promises 6,000 rent control homes for London key workers: ‘I’ll be a renters’ champion’

Sadiq Khan promises 6,000 rent control homes for London key workers: ‘I’ll be a renters’ champion’
Renters in Scotland face ‘tidal wave of evictions’ as rent cap and eviction ban comes to an end

Renters in Scotland face ‘tidal wave of evictions’ as rent cap and eviction ban comes to an end
‘The leadership we need’: Humza Yousaf confirms plans for rent controls in Scotland

‘The leadership we need’: Humza Yousaf confirms plans for rent controls in Scotland
Sadiq Khan wants a rent freeze to give renters ‘badly needed respite’

Sadiq Khan wants a rent freeze to give renters ‘badly needed respite’
Government will pay landlords 5 times more than it will spend on affordable housing in next 4 years

Government will pay landlords 5 times more than it will spend on affordable housing in next 4 years
Bristol Council to ask government for powers to bring in rent controls as costs spiral

Bristol Council to ask government for powers to bring in rent controls as costs spiral
Three quarters of Brits back rent controls to solve England’s housing crisis
