Author: The Guardian

Energy bills: Rishi Sunak gives one-off £200 discount to households

Most consumers to get additional support from £150 rebate on their council tax amid cost of living crisisA one-off £200 discount and a rebate on council tax bills have been announced by Rishi Sunak in a £9bn...

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UK politics live: Rishi Sunak responds to huge rise in fuel bills amid cost of living crisis

Latest updates: chancellor starts statement to Commons saying recovery from the pandemic has been stronger than expectedUK households face record 54% energy bill rise as price cap is raisedEnergy bills: Rishi Sunak gives one-off...

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UK households face record 54% energy bill rise as price cap is raised

Move by Ofgem means millions likely to be driven into fuel poverty unless government acts to ease cost of living crisisHouseholds will face a record energy bill increase of 54% from April after the regulator lifted the cap on...

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Northern Ireland first minister poised to quit over Brexit, reports say

Move by Paul Givan would trigger resignation of deputy first minister and threaten future of Stormont governmentNorthern Ireland has been plunged into political crisis amid reports that the first minister, the DUP’s Paul...

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