Tens of millions of pounds will be set aside to support the poorest households with spiralling energy bills, Sir Keir Starmer will announce, as he attempts to ease the chaos triggered by the crisis in the Middle East.
Vowing to support working people “whatever challenges lie ahead”, the prime minister will use a press conference on Monday to set out plans to assist those reliant on heating oil - which is not covered by the energy price cap - with a £50m package of assistance.
