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Nurses Leave London as Housing Costs Soar, Mayor Responds
3/25/2026
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- Georgie Scott, a 35-year-old nurse, relocated from London to Wales because of high rent.
- She spends about two-thirds of her salary on housing.
- NHS data show about 24% of nurses resign citing relocation.
- The Royal College of Nursing says rising housing costs are a key issue for nurses.
- The Mayor of London aims to create 6,000 rent-controlled homes for key workers by 2030.
