The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. 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. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn.
Similar schemes elsewhere have produced mixed results, with outcomes varying widely by region. 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 figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began.
A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment. 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.




