Bristol Becomes UK’s Most Rent-Strapped City

Bristol has become England’s least affordable city for renters, with tenants spending nearly half their income on rent—worse than London. Despite new rent laws limiting hikes to once a year and allowing tenants to challenge unfair increases, many like Emily, an educator paying 41% of her salary for a rat-infested flat with no hot water, say it’s not enough. Activists are pushing for local rent controls, sparking debate: while some see it as a lifeline for renters, others warn it could shrink housing supply and drive prices up. The government remains cautious, leaving the crisis unresolved as the struggle for affordable housing intensifies. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e38c8c3c18f0315c