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

Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began. 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 proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. 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. 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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