Pressure grows on Healey to shield households as UK energy bills rise 4%
Millions of households in Great Britain face a 4% increase in energy charges from Thursday, pushing the average annual bill for a typical home to £1,723.
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John Healey is facing growing pressure to announce fresh support for households in next month's budget, as millions of people across Great Britain see their energy bills rise by 4% from Thursday, according to the Guardian.
The increase will push the average annual energy bill for a typical home to £1,723, adding to the financial pressure already facing many households.
Speaking at Labour's party conference in Liverpool this week, the chancellor said the government had only limited resources available to cushion the impact of worldwide economic shocks on Britain, while insisting that the coming budget would be built around fiscal discipline.
The comments suggest that, while ministers are under pressure to act on energy costs, any new support measures are likely to be balanced against broader constraints on public spending. The budget, due next month, is expected to be closely watched for signals on how the government intends to address the rising cost of living facing households.
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- Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4% — The Guardian — World
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