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News · 21 May 2026

£150M savings plan announced as energy bills climb £209

£150M savings plan announced as energy bills climb £209

Households could save over £150 million each year on everyday items due to new measures addressing economic pressures from the Middle East conflict. Rachel Reeves will present a support package in the Commons this Thursday, which includes import tariff reductions. However, no immediate aid for higher energy bills is expected, as the price cap will rise by £209.

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