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Housing Secretary Angela Rayner firmly rejects rent controls for England, insisting the Renters Rights Act is already transforming the rental market by empowering tenants and stabilizing rents—unlike past failed attempts. While some leaders like Green Party’s Zack Polanski and London Mayor Sadiq Khan push for caps, landlords warn it could worsen the housing crisis. Scotland, meanwhile, moves toward targeted rent controls by 2027. Rayner highlights the Act’s key wins: banning fixed-term leases, protecting tenants from eviction, and capping annual rent hikes—while still pledging to meet the ambitious goal of building 1.5 million homes despite rising costs.

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