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UK Treasury offers energy bill relief amid Iran war economic shock

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The UK Treasury has announced a package of measures to support households and businesses facing rising energy costs, exacerbated by the Iran war and its impact on global oil and gas supplies. Chancellor John Healey detailed a one-off payment of 100 pounds for 20 million households, alongside extensions of electricity sales tax cuts and the removal of gas bill charges. These measures are funded partly by increased surcharges on bank profits and gambling sector duties, as the UK economy navigates global economic challenges and a significant national debt. AI

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    UK Treasury offers $130 one-off payment to 20 million households and energy bills relief in face of Iran war shock

    Treasury chief John Healey said the government is offering "breathing space" as the Iran war pushes inflation and borrowing costs higher

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