UK government may extend energy bill support as gas prices rise
The UK government may extend energy bill support to more of the neediest households as rising gas prices undermine Prime Minister Andy Burnham's efforts to bear down on the cost of living, reported on August 27, 2026.
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The UK government may extend energy bill support to more of the neediest households, as rising gas prices undermine Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s attempts to bear down on the cost of living https://t.co/p4LLHzAOMP
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