“Without further action, debts will continue to mount, making it far more difficult to sustain tenancies and keep renters in their homes after the pandemic.”
It should be noted that Rishi Sunak has consistently detailed he will do “whatever it takes” to keep the economy going and support families through the pandemic and thus far, the Chancellor has extended and adapted a number of support measures.
This commitment was highlighted in his November spending review, with Rishi laying out the following numbers: “We’re prioritising jobs, businesses and public services.
“The furlough scheme, support for the self-employed, loans, grants, tax cuts and deferrals as well as extra funding for schools, councils, the NHS, charities, culture and sport.