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Energy Bill Would Share Tax Data For Bill Support
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A bill before Parliament would let energy suppliers receive selected tax, child benefit, property and pension records so future bill support can be aimed at households that need it. Ministers say privacy safeguards would remain, and the data would be used to design targeted help rather than a blanket scheme. Reports say discounts for poorer homes could be funded by higher charges on wealthier customers.
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