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Targeted Energy Aid or Universal Waste | Leeds News
Energy bills are surging again, and the Resolution Foundation is urging the government to act smart—this time with targeted help, not another universal payment. They warn that last year’s $44 billion blanket scheme missed the mark, wasting money on those who didn’t need it. Their new plan? A simple income-based test: households where the highest earner makes under $24,000 a year get help—reaching 40% of all homes and 75% of the poorest. Options include a flat $175 or a tiered system giving more to the most vulnerable. The goal? A $2 billion program ready to deploy in early 2027, before prices…
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