25th June 2026
Labour MP blames landlords’ rents for size of welfare budget
A Labour MP has accused private landlords’ rent levels of being responsible, at least in part, for the size of the welfare budget. Economists calculate that in 2025/26 the UK welfare budget was some £322.6 billion. The independent Office for Budget Responsibility says that by 2029/30 it will rise to some £373.4...
