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Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began.

The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year. 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 figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began.

Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. The change would affect an estimated two million households from the start of the next financial year. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment.

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. Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs.