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Funding for rough sleepers tripled

Government pledges support

Support for mortgage interest loans 'won't become a benefit'

Support for mortgage interest loans ‘won’t become a benefit’

SMI transitioned to a loan in 2018.

Social landlords urged to support struggling tenants

Social landlords urged to support struggling tenants

Eviction a last resort, says housing minister.

Average private rent continues to climb

Average private rent continues to climb

Private tenants paying £1,327 a month on average.

Social housing residents face stigma and discrimination

Social housing residents face stigma and discrimination

Residents treated differently because of where they live.

Renters' Rights Bill to offer new protections to tenants

Government aims to step up protections for renters

Cap on advance rent payments among proposed measures.

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More than half losing sleep over housing pressures

11m are worried about soaring rents, poor living conditions and eviction fears.

Top money saving tips for renters

Take control of your spending and save money as a renter

Over 30 MPs back cap on rent increases during tenancies

MPs to debate Renters’ Rights Bill tomorrow

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Private landlords face new limits on rent demands

Say goodbye to multiple months' rent upfront