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UK Government Rejects Proposed Freeze on Private Rents
Downing Street has dismissed reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves planned to freeze private rents for one year. The proposal had sparked fierce debate, with landlord groups calling it a disaster while tenant campaigners argued it could save renters over £300 annually. The controversy highlights the tension between protecting 11 million private renters and maintaining housing supply.
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Apr 29