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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Woodcock

Boris Johnson resists calls for windfall tax amid warnings of £1,000 hike in energy bills

PA Wire

Boris Johnson is continuing to resist pressure for a windfall tax on energy firms, amid predictions that millions of families could face a further hike of almost £1,000 in bills this autumn.

ScottishPower boss Keith Anderson said average household bills were likely to leap from £1,971 to as much as £2,900 in October when regulator Ofgem next reviews the price cap.

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