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Thinktank urges England private rent cap amid living costs surge

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 11

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The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a thinktank, has urged the implementation of a private rent cap in England to address the surge in living costs. This proposal comes as 2.4 million people in the UK are estimated to have unaffordable rents, spending over 30% of their gross income on housing.

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  • The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has calculated that 2.4 million people in the UK currently face unaffordable rents, defined as rent costing more than 30% of their gross income.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The article highlights the urgency of addressing housing affordability and living costs, framing the proposed rent cap as a necessary measure to protect tenants, while also acknowledging government considerations and potential challenges.

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