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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

1.7m UK homes facing soaring bills as heating oil costs doubled in a week amid Iran conflict

Sir Keir Starmer is set to pledge a £50 million support package to help households cope with spiralling energy costs in the wake of the Iran war.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said Treasury officials have “found the money” to help the almost 2 million homes and businesses across the UK that still use heating oil, which is not protected by the energy price cap.

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