Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by local councils

As the war in Iran continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to households

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One in five UK hospitality businesses fear collapse as costs surge

Exclusive: Pubs, restaurants and hotels warn of mounting pressure days before rates rises and higher wage bills take effect

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Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from war on Iran

Charities say energy companies, banks and defence companies stand to benefit from the economic fallout

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Rachel Reeves just slapped drivers round the face – and the Government’s making a killing | Politics | News

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Here’s the danger: if Labour doesn’t offer a radical solution to the energy-price crisis, others will

Money-off vouchers won’t do. Instead, the government needs to offer a lasting vision for energy security – because we already know what Reform’s is, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

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