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How the budget will impact renters: what you need to know

A breakdown of what the budget means for renters

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Thousands of homeless families trapped in debt and denied social housing

Cycle of debt and homelessness exposed

Renters face £2k ‘eviction tax’

Unwanted moving can push renters into poverty

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‘Warm homes, lower bills’: Labour’s plan to tackle fuel poverty

Government to pledge better homes for all renters

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Interest rates held at 5%

What this means for your money

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Will a ban on rental bidding wars help curb soaring rental costs?

Warning that banning rental bidding wars is not a silver bullet

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Domestic abusers weaponising joint mortgages

More than 750,000 UK women have been affected by mortgage abuse

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New eviction protections welcomed, but concerns over missed opportunities on rent control

Reaction to the Renters' Rights Bill.

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Right-to-buy policy will be reformed

Deputy PM wants the scheme to stay

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People waiting for social housing for 10+ years

Four in five councils have long wait times.