The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began.
Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment.
Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. 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. Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began.





