Tess Thompson
tessthompsonca.bsky.social
Tess Thompson
@tessthompsonca.bsky.social
Consumer policy @citizensadvice.bsky.social - views my own - she/her
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Proper good news today - the Renters' Rights Act gets Royal Assent. Citizens Advice see 200 people a day with problems in private rented housing. The act shifts the balance towards tenants, but it's just the start, as @tessthompsonca.bsky.social says here wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/the-renters-...
The Renters’ Rights Act is here — but the work is just beginning
After years of waiting, the Renters’ Rights Act has finally received Royal Assent and passed into law. We’ve campaigned hard for this, and…
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Reposted by Tess Thompson
Last night, the Renters Rights Act finally became law.

This is excellent news for private renters, who for too long have been stuck struggling with insecure, unaffordable, and poor quality housing.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you
Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing?
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
After years of waiting, the Renters' Rights Act is finally here. This is massive news for private renters in England, who have long been struggling with housing affordability, standards, and security. At @citizensadvice.bsky.social we've campaigned hard for this day.
October 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Reposted by Tess Thompson
This week marks 5 years since the first Covid restrictions came in. Yesterday's news on disability benefits just adds to the sense that these years have been pretty relentless for people we help.

Some quick takeaways from our latest research into how people's lives - and budgets - have changed:
March 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
When your fixed term telecoms contract comes to an end 📱 🌐, haggling with your provider is one of the ways to avoid your bill shooting up 📈.

At @citizensadvice.bsky.social , we're worried that not everyone has equal access to these 'hidden deals.' 🧵

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publi...
Hidden Deals: Haggling and mental health in the telecoms market
This report looks at ‘hidden deals’ in the telco market - lower prices obtained via haggling. Our findings show access to these deals is unequal, with barriers and sludge in the consumer journey parti...
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM