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Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. Similar schemes elsewhere have produced mixed results, with outcomes varying widely by region. The figures…
Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. Similar schemes elsewhere have produced…
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. Officials stressed that no…
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 proposals, published…