We report that more than a dozen charities, including Shelter and Crisis, have written to the Chancellor, John Healey, urging him to end the Local Housing Allowance freeze in Wednesday's Budget, according to The Mirror. They want rates restored so they once again cover the cheapest 30% of rents in each area.
Our fact check rates the report Highly Trustworthy, with a trust score of 97/100. The letter, its named signatories, its quotations and the government's response all match The Mirror's reporting.
A government spokesperson told The Mirror the government is determined to tackle poverty and has launched a £1 billion Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Read our news article Shelter and Crisis urge Healey to unfreeze housing benefit for private renters in Budget.