Tess Thompson
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Tom MacInnes
19 days ago
Proper good news today - the Renters' Rights Act gets Royal Assent. Citizens Advice see 200 people a day with problems in private rented housing. The act shifts the balance towards tenants, but it's just the start, as
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wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/the-renters-...
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The Renters’ Rights Act is here — but the work is just beginning
After years of waiting, the Renters’ Rights Act has finally received Royal Assent and passed into law. We’ve campaigned hard for this, and…
https://wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/the-renters-rights-act-is-here-but-the-work-is-just-beginning-1308fb226853
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Emer Sheehy
19 days ago
Last night, the Renters Rights Act finally became law. This is excellent news for private renters, who for too long have been stuck struggling with insecure, unaffordable, and poor quality housing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you
Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjwqp72y7ro
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After years of waiting, the Renters' Rights Act is finally here. This is massive news for private renters in England, who have long been struggling with housing affordability, standards, and security. At
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we've campaigned hard for this day.
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Emer Sheehy
8 months ago
This week marks 5 years since the first Covid restrictions came in. Yesterday's news on disability benefits just adds to the sense that these years have been pretty relentless for people we help. Some quick takeaways from our latest research into how people's lives - and budgets - have changed:
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When your fixed term telecoms contract comes to an end 📱 🌐, haggling with your provider is one of the ways to avoid your bill shooting up 📈. At
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www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publi...
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Hidden Deals: Haggling and mental health in the telecoms market
This report looks at ‘hidden deals’ in the telco market - lower prices obtained via haggling. Our findings show access to these deals is unequal, with barriers and sludge in the consumer journey parti...
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publications/hidden-deals-haggling-and-mental-health-in-the-telecoms-market/
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