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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Homes close to new pylons to be offered £1,000 off bills a year under Hunt plans

PA Wire

Households closest to new pylons and electricity substations could receive up to £10,000 off their bills over a decade under plans being announced by Jeremy Hunt.

The Chancellor will detail the bid to reduce the delays to projects because of planning objections in his autumn statement on Wednesday.

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