Sales negotiator resigned after telling boss he was unhappy to return to branch office during second lockdown in Scotland.

Landlords and letting agents with tenants in arrears are to be helped via a new £65 million rent fund announced by the Government today.

Covid measures brought in to stimulate the economy and housing market, and protect tenants from job losses, end today.

Estate agencies will no longer have to send staff home when they come into contact with those who have tested positive for Covid.

Kirstie Allsopp is criticised by many followers on Twitter for her stance, but received support from 1980s pop band Right Said Fred.

Leeds agency Beyond Lettings say it has been doing everything it can to liaise between landlord and students to settle matter.

Comment has been made by Propertymark policy chief Mark Hayward about rental sector to a Lords committee investigating effect of pandemic.

Propertymark is urging the UK government to come forward with a package of emergency financial support to clear tenants' rent arrears.