Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by councils in England
by Phillip Inman from World news | The Guardian on (#74KDE)
As Iran war continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to households
Families hardest hit by the looming energy crisis caused by the Iran war could be given funds dispensed by local councils, under plans being considered by UK ministers keen to keep a lid on costs.
As concerns increase about the impact of rising fuel and energy costs in response to a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East, a government official said several options for extending support were being debated inside Whitehall.
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