No 10 dismisses Reeves’s reported plan for freeze on private rents
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 14:47 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
Downing Street has rejected the idea of a rent freeze, despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaving the door open to such a move. The focus remains on cutting bills and lowering energy prices.
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