Government to Target High Earners Living in Council Houses

Thousands of people earning at least £100,000 a year live in council houses subsidised by the taxpayer. Figures show that around 5,000 people on six-figure salaries are paying cheap rent on properties owned by councils or housing associations. Figures compiled by the CLG show that high earners are subsidised by the taxpayer by £4,200 a year through low rents. Read more on the Daily Mirror website.