BBCNEWS Breakfast June 4, 2024 06:26:00
Banker mak hello, good morning banker mak from bbc london. - new figures reveal that 40% of londoners fear they'll struggle to meet rent payments in the next six months. the figures by yougov for the mayor's office shows that the average rental price in london, is more than double some other parts of the uk. it's nearly £2,500, which is why mayor sadiq khan is calling on the government to freeze rents in london. there are concerns there will be an increased temptation for people to turn to gambling as an alternative source of income because of the cost of living crisis. it's one of the reason...