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Liz Truss warned ‘rent wall’ ready to deprive Tories of key swing seats – if promises are broken

The shadow levelling up secretary will pledge to abolish no fault evictions and 'tilt the balance of power' back to renters in her speech to the Labour conference in Liverpool

Shelter, which carried out the research, said rents ‘will deal many renters a knock-out blow’.

It's only getting worse with the rising cost of living

Around 14,000 emergency beds for rough sleepers and 3,000 support staff roles will be created this year, the Government said.

Young professionals seeking private rental property tell of ‘hundreds’ applying for the same let

A lack of affordable housing and growing demand for rental properties have sent the rental market into a state of crisis, and young people are particularly affected. New data suggests that nearly four in ten renters under the age of 30 pay more than 30% of their income on rent,…

Students will get £100 back within 14 days of crediting their account with £500.

Shelter has raised concerns that some people could miss out on the vital support towards their rising bills this winter

Tenants whose energy bills are included in their rent or service charge cannot directly claim the energy discount, Shelter said.

The Government said it expects landlords to pass on the £400 reduction - the issue is, there is nothing written in law right now that would force them to do this