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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband attributes upcoming energy price hikes to the Conservatives' lack of investment in renewables. In contrast, Shadow Secretary Claire Coutinho argues for prioritizing cheap energy over carbon targets. The average household will see a £149 increase in energy bills starting October, amid rising fuel poverty concerns.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended cuts to Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners, citing a £22 billion public finance shortfall. This decision follows stagnant economic growth in July, raising concerns about the government's fiscal strategy ahead of the upcoming budget on October 30.
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The UK government has voted to limit winter fuel payments to pensioners on specific benefits, affecting over 10 million people. This decision aims to save £1.5 billion amid a £22 billion financial shortfall, raising concerns about the welfare of vulnerable seniors this winter.