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. Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures.
The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year. Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures. Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment. Similar schemes elsewhere have produced mixed results, with outcomes varying widely by region.
A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment. 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. 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. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment.
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