The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year. Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn.
Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. Similar schemes elsewhere have produced mixed results, with outcomes varying widely by region.
Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. Similar schemes elsewhere have produced mixed results, with outcomes varying widely by region. The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year.
The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic.
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