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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Ashley Cowburn

Brits must 'take responsibility' for bills when energy support ends, Jeremy Hunt warns

Jeremy Hunt has warned universal energy bills support will not continue beyond spring 2024 - even if household bills remain high.

The Chancellor said people will "have to take responsibility" for their bills as he urged the public to "play your part" in cutting usage.

Appearing at the Treasury Committee, Mr Hunt said the scheme to help households will cost £80 billion this year and "possibly around half that next year".

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