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affordability

December 22, 2020

4.7 million UK homes struggled to afford telecoms bills this year

The Government should explore mandatory affordable broadband tariffs for people on lower incomes, says Citizens Advice.
October 9, 2019

Nine in 10 homes unaffordable for families on benefits

The National Housing Federation is urgently calling on the government to increase LHA payments so that they cover at least the bottom 30 per cent of private rent homes in any local area.
July 20, 2019

New report sets out 6 steps towards a system of rent control in London

Rent controls are becoming increasingly necessary to create a capital with a more affordable private rented sector, according to new analysis published by New Economics Foundation.
December 5, 2018

New guidance for 'progressive approach' to the recovery of Council Tax

The Money Advice Servce has issued guidance for a more progressive approach to the recovery of Council Tax.
November 6, 2018

Ministry of Defence Equipment Plan remains unaffordable, says NAO

The Ministry of Defence’s Equipment Plan is not sustainable if the Department wants to deliver longer-term value for money, says the National Audit Office.
August 30, 2018

Housing Benefit freeze increasing risk of homelessness

Even the lowest private rents are now out of reach for people on low incomes, putting thousands at increased risk of homelessness, says the Chartered Institute of Housing.
March 20, 2018

Extending payday loan cap could stop thousands getting into spiral of debt, says CAB

Research from Citizens Advice shows that extending the same rules that cover payday loans to the doorstep lending market could prevent people getting into problem debt, and save up to £123 million in interest payments.
September 29, 2017

Councils call for power to borrow and build homes

The average house price in England is now almost eight times the average wage, sparking a call from councils to be allowed to invest significantly in house building.