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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Rachel Reeves urged to ‘act now’ to save poorest from pain of rocketing winter energy bills

Rachel Reeves has been urged to act immediately to save the poorest from the impact of rising energy bills this winter caused by Donald Trump’s war in Iran.

The regulator Ofgem announced its price cap would rise by 13 per cent from July 1, meaning a typical household now faces an annual energy bill of £1,862, up £221 on current levels.

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