It comes as ministers face increasing pressure to ease the burden of rising living costs on households across the UK. Social housing tenants and landlords are being asked their views on the idea of ​​a proposed rent cap, which the government says could save vulnerable households an average of £300 a year and provide financial stability to four million families. The temporary cap will run from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and the consultation, launched today, will also seek views on whether to put a cap in place for 2024-2025. Majority want elections this year, poll shows – Politics Latest A final decision on whether to introduce the cap will be made later this year, the government said. He added that ministers understood that such a move would affect social housing landlords and that they were fully engaged with the sector. The move comes as social housing rents are currently set to rise each year at the rate of the consumer price index plus 1% – which could mean potential rent rises next year of 11% according to the latest Bank of England forecasts. Housing Minister Greg Clark said: “We need to protect the most vulnerable households in these exceptional conditions over the next year. “Capping rent increases for social tenants provides security and stability for families across England. “We know many people are worried about the coming months. “We want to hear from landlords and social tenants about how we can make this work and support the people who need it most.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:39 Brits with £45,000 ‘will need help’ The government also announced it is committed to reviewing social rent policy after 2025 through a separate consultation starting next year. The temporary rent cap will be added to the current £37bn support package already pledged by the government, which includes a £150 council tax discount, a £400 discount on the energy bill to support households over the coming months and £1,200 granted to the most vulnerable eight million households. The government continues to come under increasing pressure to announce further support to help households and businesses overcome the cost of living crisis following last week’s news that the energy price cap will rise by 80% in October, leading the average household to pays £3,549 a year for their gas and electricity. Read more: Everything you need to know about the highest bills Boris Johnson insisted it was up to his successor to decide what action to take. But a Number 10 source said on Monday that the current prime minister may say something on the matter later in the week. With less than a week to go until the winner of the Conservative leadership contest is announced, neither Liz Truss nor Rishi Sunak have given exact details of what they plan to do to tackle the mounting bills if they take the keys to Number 10. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:30 p.m. warns of “difficult months” ahead Over the weekend, reports suggested Ms Truss – who is front-runner and has previously rejected the idea of ​​handing out “handouts” to people – planned to cut VAT from 20% to 15%, alongside her pledges to reversal of the National Insurance hike and cessation of green contributions. But there were mixed messages from sources in her team about whether she would sign up for direct support to households or targeted support for the least well off. Mr Sunak’s team criticized the rumored VAT cut as costly and “incredibly regressive”, with the former chancellor saying help with energy bills should go to low-income households and pensioners – through the welfare system and winter fuel payments. Read more: Liz Truss: Who is the frontrunner to be the next Prime Minister? The Lib Dems, Labor and the SNP have all called for a freeze on the price cap, as well as extra support for the least well-off households. A government spokesman said earlier this week that the Civil Service was “making appropriate preparations to ensure that any additional support or cost of living commitments can be delivered as soon as possible once the new prime minister is in place”. Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will take part in the final Conservative Party leadership contests this afternoon in London, with the winner of the contest to be announced on Monday 5 September.

title: “Government Considering Temporary Rent Cap For Social Housing Tenants Political News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-03” author: “Avis Ludwig”

It comes as ministers face increasing pressure to ease the burden of rising living costs on households across the UK. Social housing tenants and landlords are being asked their views on the idea of ​​a proposed rent cap, which the government says could save vulnerable households an average of £300 a year and provide financial stability to four million families. The temporary cap will run from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and the consultation, launched today, will also seek views on whether to put a cap in place for 2024-2025. Majority want elections this year, poll shows – Politics Latest A final decision on whether to introduce the cap will be made later this year, the government said. He added that ministers understood that such a move would affect social housing landlords and that they were fully engaged with the sector. The move comes as social housing rents are currently set to rise each year at the rate of the consumer price index plus 1% – which could mean potential rent rises next year of 11% according to the latest Bank of England forecasts. Housing Minister Greg Clark said: “We need to protect the most vulnerable households in these exceptional conditions over the next year. “Capping rent increases for social tenants provides security and stability for families across England. “We know many people are worried about the coming months. “We want to hear from landlords and social tenants about how we can make this work and support the people who need it most.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:39 Brits with £45,000 ‘will need help’ The government also announced it is committed to reviewing social rent policy after 2025 through a separate consultation starting next year. The temporary rent cap will be added to the current £37bn support package already pledged by the government, which includes a £150 council tax discount, a £400 discount on the energy bill to support households over the coming months and £1,200 granted to the most vulnerable eight million households. The government continues to come under increasing pressure to announce further support to help households and businesses overcome the cost of living crisis following last week’s news that the energy price cap will rise by 80% in October, leading the average household to pays £3,549 a year for their gas and electricity. Read more: Everything you need to know about the highest bills Boris Johnson insisted it was up to his successor to decide what action to take. But a Number 10 source said on Monday that the current prime minister may say something on the matter later in the week. With less than a week to go until the winner of the Conservative leadership contest is announced, neither Liz Truss nor Rishi Sunak have given exact details of what they plan to do to tackle the mounting bills if they take the keys to Number 10. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:30 p.m. warns of “difficult months” ahead Over the weekend, reports suggested Ms Truss – who is front-runner and has previously rejected the idea of ​​handing out “handouts” to people – planned to cut VAT from 20% to 15%, alongside her pledges to reversal of the National Insurance hike and cessation of green contributions. But there were mixed messages from sources in her team about whether she would sign up for direct support to households or targeted support for the least well off. Mr Sunak’s team criticized the rumored VAT cut as costly and “incredibly regressive”, with the former chancellor saying help with energy bills should go to low-income households and pensioners – through the welfare system and winter fuel payments. Read more: Liz Truss: Who is the frontrunner to be the next Prime Minister? The Lib Dems, Labor and the SNP have all called for a freeze on the price cap, as well as extra support for the least well-off households. A government spokesman said earlier this week that the Civil Service was “making appropriate preparations to ensure that any additional support or cost of living commitments can be delivered as soon as possible once the new prime minister is in place”. Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will take part in the final Conservative Party leadership contests this afternoon in London, with the winner of the contest to be announced on Monday 5 September.

title: “Government Considering Temporary Rent Cap For Social Housing Tenants Political News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-13” author: “Rebecca Reed”

It comes as ministers face increasing pressure to ease the burden of rising living costs on households across the UK. Social housing tenants and landlords are being asked their views on the idea of ​​a proposed rent cap, which the government says could save vulnerable households an average of £300 a year and provide financial stability to four million families. The temporary cap will run from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and the consultation, launched today, will also seek views on whether to put a cap in place for 2024-2025. Majority want elections this year, poll shows – Politics Latest A final decision on whether to introduce the cap will be made later this year, the government said. He added that ministers understood that such a move would affect social housing landlords and that they were fully engaged with the sector. The move comes as social housing rents are currently set to rise each year at the rate of the consumer price index plus 1% – which could mean potential rent rises next year of 11% according to the latest Bank of England forecasts. Housing Minister Greg Clark said: “We need to protect the most vulnerable households in these exceptional conditions over the next year. “Capping rent increases for social tenants provides security and stability for families across England. “We know many people are worried about the coming months. “We want to hear from landlords and social tenants about how we can make this work and support the people who need it most.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:39 Brits with £45,000 ‘will need help’ The government also announced it is committed to reviewing social rent policy after 2025 through a separate consultation starting next year. The temporary rent cap will be added to the current £37bn support package already pledged by the government, which includes a £150 council tax discount, a £400 discount on the energy bill to support households over the coming months and £1,200 granted to the most vulnerable eight million households. The government continues to come under increasing pressure to announce further support to help households and businesses overcome the cost of living crisis following last week’s news that the energy price cap will rise by 80% in October, leading the average household to pays £3,549 a year for their gas and electricity. Read more: Everything you need to know about the highest bills Boris Johnson insisted it was up to his successor to decide what action to take. But a Number 10 source said on Monday that the current prime minister may say something on the matter later in the week. With less than a week to go until the winner of the Conservative leadership contest is announced, neither Liz Truss nor Rishi Sunak have given exact details of what they plan to do to tackle the mounting bills if they take the keys to Number 10. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:30 p.m. warns of “difficult months” ahead Over the weekend, reports suggested Ms Truss – who is front-runner and has previously rejected the idea of ​​handing out “handouts” to people – planned to cut VAT from 20% to 15%, alongside her pledges to reversal of the National Insurance hike and cessation of green contributions. But there were mixed messages from sources in her team about whether she would sign up for direct support to households or targeted support for the least well off. Mr Sunak’s team criticized the rumored VAT cut as costly and “incredibly regressive”, with the former chancellor saying help with energy bills should go to low-income households and pensioners – through the welfare system and winter fuel payments. Read more: Liz Truss: Who is the frontrunner to be the next Prime Minister? The Lib Dems, Labor and the SNP have all called for a freeze on the price cap, as well as extra support for the least well-off households. A government spokesman said earlier this week that the Civil Service was “making appropriate preparations to ensure that any additional support or cost of living commitments can be delivered as soon as possible once the new prime minister is in place”. Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will take part in the final Conservative Party leadership contests this afternoon in London, with the winner of the contest to be announced on Monday 5 September.

title: “Government Considering Temporary Rent Cap For Social Housing Tenants Political News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-05” author: “Michael Burkhardt”

It comes as ministers face increasing pressure to ease the burden of rising living costs on households across the UK. Social housing tenants and landlords are being asked their views on the idea of ​​a proposed rent cap, which the government says could save vulnerable households an average of £300 a year and provide financial stability to four million families. The temporary cap will run from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and the consultation, launched today, will also seek views on whether to put a cap in place for 2024-2025. Majority want elections this year, poll shows – Politics Latest A final decision on whether to introduce the cap will be made later this year, the government said. He added that ministers understood that such a move would affect social housing landlords and that they were fully engaged with the sector. The move comes as social housing rents are currently set to rise each year at the rate of the consumer price index plus 1% – which could mean potential rent rises next year of 11% according to the latest Bank of England forecasts. Housing Minister Greg Clark said: “We need to protect the most vulnerable households in these exceptional conditions over the next year. “Capping rent increases for social tenants provides security and stability for families across England. “We know many people are worried about the coming months. “We want to hear from landlords and social tenants about how we can make this work and support the people who need it most.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:39 Brits with £45,000 ‘will need help’ The government also announced it is committed to reviewing social rent policy after 2025 through a separate consultation starting next year. The temporary rent cap will be added to the current £37bn support package already pledged by the government, which includes a £150 council tax discount, a £400 discount on the energy bill to support households over the coming months and £1,200 granted to the most vulnerable eight million households. The government continues to come under increasing pressure to announce further support to help households and businesses overcome the cost of living crisis following last week’s news that the energy price cap will rise by 80% in October, leading the average household to pays £3,549 a year for their gas and electricity. Read more: Everything you need to know about the highest bills Boris Johnson insisted it was up to his successor to decide what action to take. But a Number 10 source said on Monday that the current prime minister may say something on the matter later in the week. With less than a week to go until the winner of the Conservative leadership contest is announced, neither Liz Truss nor Rishi Sunak have given exact details of what they plan to do to tackle the mounting bills if they take the keys to Number 10. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:30 p.m. warns of “difficult months” ahead Over the weekend, reports suggested Ms Truss – who is front-runner and has previously rejected the idea of ​​handing out “handouts” to people – planned to cut VAT from 20% to 15%, alongside her pledges to reversal of the National Insurance hike and cessation of green contributions. But there were mixed messages from sources in her team about whether she would sign up for direct support to households or targeted support for the least well off. Mr Sunak’s team criticized the rumored VAT cut as costly and “incredibly regressive”, with the former chancellor saying help with energy bills should go to low-income households and pensioners – through the welfare system and winter fuel payments. Read more: Liz Truss: Who is the frontrunner to be the next Prime Minister? The Lib Dems, Labor and the SNP have all called for a freeze on the price cap, as well as extra support for the least well-off households. A government spokesman said earlier this week that the Civil Service was “making appropriate preparations to ensure that any additional support or cost of living commitments can be delivered as soon as possible once the new prime minister is in place”. Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will take part in the final Conservative Party leadership contests this afternoon in London, with the winner of the contest to be announced on Monday 5 September.