Our governments continue to do all we can to maximise the support for households with the cost of living crisis. However, many of the levers which can make the biggest difference sit with the UK government. Whilst we recognise the measures taken by the UK government to date have relieved some of the pressure on households, further action is required to address significant gaps in support for vulnerable households, families, businesses and the delivery of services. The prospect that the autumn energy price cap increase will be more than anticipated will only add to the pressures they are facing. The UK government must also take more concerted steps to ensure more sustainable energy prices in the longer-term.
Our governments continue to do all we can to maximise the support for households with the cost of living crisis. However, many of the levers which can make the biggest difference sit with the UK government. Whilst we recognise the measures taken by the UK government to date have relieved some of the pressure on households, further action is required to address significant gaps in support for vulnerable households, families, businesses and the delivery of services. The prospect that the autumn energy price cap increase will be more than anticipated will only add to the pressures they are facing. The UK government must also take more concerted steps to ensure more sustainable energy prices in the longer-term.