No more UK energy bills support likely before price cap rise

UK government sources say households are unlikely to receive additional energy bill support before the October price cap rise, though more targeted measures could be considered if there is a further shock in January. Gas and electricity prices will increase by 4% in October, following a 13% rise in July driven by global market effects from the US-Iran conflict. Officials, including Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, have stopped short of pledging further intervention beyond the existing VAT cut on domestic electricity bills.