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Rents in Britain soar by almost £100 a month, figures show
Empty cardboard boxes outside Foxtons in London, following a protest against soaring rents, December 14, 2024
RENTS in Britain have risen by almost £100 a month since the previous government increased local housing allowance last year, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed today.
The 8.1 per cent rise in the 12 months to February 2025 means that the average monthly rent now stands at £1,326.
In England, rents have climbed by £96 since April 2024, equating to an 8.3 per cent rise.
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