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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jemma Crew

Energy plan ‘will not protect poorest and disabled people already struggling’

The energy plan announced by Prime Minister Liz Truss contains a “big hole” as it will not protect the poorest families and disabled people who are already struggling with their bills, charities have said.

Bills for the average household will be frozen at no more than £2,500 a year, a long-awaited announcement confirmed on Thursday, with groups saying this will bring relief to many households.

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