UK housing support: means-tested to help renters cover costs
The government has warned of further price pressures this winter as Ofgem prepares to set the October-December price cap amid ongoing global energy volatility. Budgets are shifting as targeted discounts and existing discounts come under review, with think tanks urging faster, more precise support for households.
Prime Minister Burnham has pledged to fully fund the Defence Investment Plan and to meet NATO commitments by 2035, while promising stronger public control over energy and water utilities as the cost-of-living crisis intensifies. He also unveils a 10-year plan to boost living standards and address energy costs.