Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.
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"it was 'absolutely essential' savings were passed on to customers, who should 'push back very firmly' if suppliers failed to do so."
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
"Energy bills are at the front of everybody's mind, and I know they've been too high for too long. I promised to bring bills down and I meant it."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"Labour was 'pulling the wool over people's eyes by moving some costs off of your energy bill and putting them straight onto your tax bill'."
— Claire Coutinho , Politician
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Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.
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