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Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%

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What happened

Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home What to do as energy bills head for £2,000 a year John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in…

Key facts

  • Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home What to do as energy bills head for £2,000 a year John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:29 UTC.

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