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They argue the Renters' Rights Act, which comes into effect on 1 May, doesn't go far enough, and are calling for the government to introduce further measures to make rent more affordable.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
“I’m perplexed. My membership is perplexed as to why they didn’t go into effect because we knew that this was going to help. We’re at a standstill right now,” Clark said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The state already held primaries in March, and the law goes into effect July 1.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
Iran was still firing missiles and drones as late as the day the cease-fire went into effect last week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, had just come into effect, and the window on the trading of captured wild animals had slammed shut.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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