Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment.
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. 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.
Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures. Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. A spokesperson said the approach balances affordability against the need for long-term investment.
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. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn.
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