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. The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.





