UK renters get the worst deal in Europe
23 minutes of every hour worked in the UK is spent on rent
23 minutes of every hour worked in the UK is spent on rent
The government’s consultation “A fairer future for social housing” says that “social housing – affordable and stable – should act as a springboard to help individuals make a better life for themselves”. Yet the result of this announcement will do the exact opposite – it will ensnare individuals in poverty, create ghettos of deprivation, and prevent future generations getting access to proper affordable housing.