Housing and Planning

A cut in housing benefit will cause a much-needed adjustment in rent levels


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Philip Booth writes for the Catholic Times

In the Media

Prof Philip Booth writes for Europe's World

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Richard Wellings speaks to R4's The World Tonight

Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight , Dr Richard Wellings argues that current levels of housing benefit create a bad deal for the working poor by artificially raising rent levels.

Therefore, a cut in housing benefit, and the drop in rent levels that will transpire, will actually create a fairer environment for all.

Listen to the interview here (starts around 14:00)



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