The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. 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.
Similar schemes elsewhere have produced mixed results, with outcomes varying widely by region. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. 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. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year.
The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. 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.
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