Rishi handed energy lifeline to slash £9bn off bills while plugging Treasury black hole

Jake Shepherd, the Senior Researcher at Social Market Foundation, said: “In the face of rising energy costs, and despite the Energy Price Guarantee, households are and will continue looking for ways to reduce their demand for energy.

“The Government should give them more practical information on doing so, instead of leaving them in the dark – or worse, making unacceptable trade-offs between heating and eating.

“Far from ‘nannying’ people, Government guidance would empower them – and most importantly, help them save on their energy bills. Reducing energy use would deliver significant savings for the Treasury, potentially reducing the pressure on ministers to find money elsewhere with tax rises and spending cuts.”

Berlin’s energy-saving campaign is based on the easy solutions available to consumers already looking to lower demand due to soaring energy bills.

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