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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon English

Reeves considers freezing rents in bid to ease pain of price rises sparked by Iran war

Rachel Reeves is considering forcing landlords to freeze rents for up to a year as it looks for ways to soften the blow from the Iran war on household budgets, as prices rise for food and fuel.

The chancellor is considering the move as part of a wider cost of living package to be unveiled in the coming weeks, The Guardian reported.

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