Loughborough MP Jane Hunt has welcomed new measures to tackle the rising cost of energy bills. Under Government plans, most households in Loughborough will see a cut of £350 in their bills, which includes £150 off council tax bills in April and £200 off energy bills in the Autumn.
The £9.1 billion policy also includes £144 million in fundings for councils to support more households, as well as an increase in the Warm Homes Discount. This is in addition to £12 billion in cost of living support this year:
- National Living Wage – increased to £9.50 an hour, a boost of £1,000 per year
- Universal Credit Taper Rate – reduced and putting on average £1,000 extra in pockets of 2 million families
- Fuel Duty – frozen for the 12th year in a row, saving motorists £1,900 since 2010
- TV Licence Fee – frozen at £159 for two years
- Winter Fuel Payments – worth £2 billion, helping 11.4 million pensioners
- Cold Weather Payments – providing £25 extra a week for 4 million people
- Free Childcare – doubled to up to 30 hours, worth £5,000 per child every year
Commenting on the plans, Jane said:
“Many people will be concerned about the news stories regarding the rising cost of energy, so I am pleased that the Government has put together a package of measures to help.
“My office is also here to help, so if you have any issues with rising household costs, or any indeed any other issue, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.”
