No 10 dismisses Reeves’s reported plan for freeze on private rents
Downing Street has rejected the idea of a rent freeze proposed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as a measure to address rising living costs. The government emphasized its focus on reducing bills and supporting renters rather than implementing a freeze on private sector rents. While some Labour MPs support the idea, there is division within the party regarding its potential impact on the housing market.
- ▪Downing Street dismissed the idea of a rent freeze proposed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
- ▪The government stated its focus remains on cutting bills and supporting renters.
- ▪Economists warn that a rent freeze could reduce the overall supply of rental properties.
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The chancellor was understood to have been considering imposing a one-year rent freeze as part of a package to tackle the cost of living. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PAView image in fullscreenThe chancellor was understood to have been considering imposing a one-year rent freeze as part of a package to tackle the cost of living. Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PARachel ReevesNo 10 dismisses Reeves’s reported plan for freeze on private rentsDowning Street says focus will remain on cutting bills, backing renters and lowering energy pricesKiran Stacey Policy editorTue 28 Apr 2026 14.47 EDTFirst published on Tue 28 Apr 2026 14.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDowning Street has dismissed the idea of a freeze on private sector rents even as Rachel Reeves left the door open to such a move,…
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