The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year. Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment.<\/p>\n
Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. 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.<\/p>\n
Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment. Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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