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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Holly Williams, PA Business Editor & Hannah Baker

Ovo boss unveils plan to deal with energy bills crisis

The boss of UK energy company Ovo has set out a plan for the government to subsidise gas and electricity bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Stephen Fitzpatrick, the founder of the Bristol-headquartered energy firm, has put forward a 10-point action plan that he says will see the poorest families get the most support.

Under the plan, every household would get some help towards bills, but low-income families would be prioritised in a similar way to how the tax-free allowance works. Meanwhile, support would taper off for high earners using more electricity.

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