Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills
Labour leader Andy Burnham is examining plans to cut household energy bills by £130 annually by overhauling gas standing charges and making heat pumps cheaper than boilers. The Nesta-designed proposal would cost taxpayers £3.2 billion yearly but would shift policy levies from electricity to general taxation. The reforms aim to accelerate heat pump adoption while providing relief to lower-income households.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 10:45 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC
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