Give all UK households a set amount of subsidised energy, says thinktank

The New Economics Foundation, a thinktank, has proposed that all UK households receive a set amount of energy at government-subsidised rates to combat rising bills and prevent debt. This proposal aims to provide enough energy for heating two rooms, hot water, and essential appliances like a fridge and washing machine, with rates frozen at current levels. The subsidy would be funded through North Sea taxes and is estimated to cost around £4.5 billion, offering significant relief to households struggling with energy costs across the United Kingdom.