Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 19, 2026

‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation

Local housing allowance (LHA) has been frozen in cash terms since autumn 2024.

‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation

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Local housing allowance (LHA) has been frozen in cash terms since autumn 2024.

Thinktank calls on chancellor to end housing allowance freeze with typical two-bedroom household facing £158 week shortfall amid rent rises More than 1.1 million low-income families in rented homes face a...

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Local housing allowance (LHA) has been frozen in cash terms since autumn 2024.

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