Households hit hardest by surging energy bills could be helped by local councils as Labour considers emergency measures
Labour ministers are considering emergency measures to support households with rising energy bills as the Middle East conflict drives up global oil prices. Officials are assessing proposals to deliver financial assistance through local authorities in England, with household energy costs projected to approach £2 000 annually from July. One option under review involves increasing the crisis and resilience fund, a £1billion annual scheme administered by councils which launches on Wednesday
Labour ministers are considering emergency measures to support households with rising energy bills as the Middle East conflict drives up global oil prices. Officials are assessing proposals to deliver financial assistance through local authorities in England, with household energy costs projected to approach £2 000 annually from July. One option under review involves increasing the crisis and resilience fund, a £1billion annual scheme administered by councils which launches on Wednesday
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