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Proposal to give all UK households a set amount of subsidised energy through North Sea taxes

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Summary

The New Economics Foundation proposes providing all UK households with a subsidised amount of energy to heat two rooms and run key appliances. The thinktank suggests funding the £4.5 billion subsidy through North Sea taxes to freeze rates at current levels and combat rising bills. This policy aims to prevent households from incurring further debt.

Key Facts

  • The New Economics Foundation proposes giving all UK households a minimum amount of subsidised energy to heat two rooms and run essential appliances.[1]confirmed
  • The proposal would require a subsidy of approximately £4.5 billion, funded by North Sea taxes.[1]confirmed

Locations

United KingdomUnited Kingdom, Europe
55.38, -3.44
North SeaInternational, Europe
56.00, 3.00

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Guardian World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream1d ago
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The New Economics Foundation proposes providing all UK households with a subsidised amount of energy to heat two rooms and run key appliances. The thinktank suggests funding the £4.5 billion subsidy through North Sea taxes to freeze rates at current levels and combat rising bills. This policy aims to prevent households from incurring further debt.

  • • The New Economics Foundation proposes giving all UK households a minimum amount of subsidised energy to heat two rooms and run essential appliances.
  • • The proposal would require a subsidy of approximately £4.5 billion, funded by North Sea taxes.