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. Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic.
Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. 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. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began.
Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment. Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures. Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic.
Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment.
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