
Struggling households will see an “enormous easing” in their budgetary pressures next year due to benefits and pension rises outflanking inflation, according to the Chancellor.
Rishi Sunak was forced to unveil a support package worth at least £15 billion on Thursday, handing every household £400 off their energy bills and boosting support to pensioners and those on low incomes to help the public through the cost-of-living crisis.