Andy Burnham urged to protect poorest households as Britain braces for worst winter energy crisis in years

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Andy Burnham has been urged to protect the poorest households in Britain through the colder months as the UK braces for the worst winter energy crisis in yearsBritish households could face another severe energy-price shock this winter, with industry leaders warning that bills may return to levels comparable with the crisis seen it 2022.Energy UK, which represents the country's energy suppliers, has called on Andy Burnham to provide additional support for the poorest households, while maintaining efforts to reduce charges and levies included in energy bills.The organisation estimates the typical household energy bill could climb to about £2,100 per year at the beginning of 2027.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This would be comparable with a £2,500 annual bill in 2022, when Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered a major disruption to European gas supplies, and prompted the Government to introduce the Energy Price Guarantee.The prospect of another substantial increase has intensified...

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