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UK Households Face £25.8 Billion Green Energy Burden

5/2/2025

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UK households are grappling with a staggering £25.8 billion annual cost from green energy subsidies, averaging over £900 per household. This burden breaks down to £280 on electricity bills and £650 from rising business prices. The findings cast doubt on Labour's promise of a £300 reduction in energy costs under their renewable strategy.

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UK households are grappling with a staggering £25.8 billion annual cost from green energy subsidies, averaging over £900 per household. This burden breaks down to £280 on electricity bills and £650 from rising business prices. The findings cast doubt on Labour's promise of a £300 reduction in energy costs under their renewable strategy.