Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home
TL;DR
- John Healey is facing pressure to offer more energy support in the next budget as bills are set to rise by 4%.
- The energy price cap will increase to its highest level in three years, affecting millions of households.
- Campaigners, charities, and trade unions are calling for a package of universal and targeted energy support.
- Concerns exist that the government's financial resources are limited, but there is a demand for bolder action.
- The Treasury is considering shifting clean energy levies from energy bills to general taxation to potentially save consumers money.