Budget 2026 live: chancellor says scrapping of gas standing charges will save 60% of homes £45 a year

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The Green party has put out this response to the news that gas standing charges will be abolished. A spokesperson said: Abolishing standing charges is more tinkering from a government that is failing to take the bold action needed to end the cost of living crisis. Energy bills have skyrocketed in recent years and are set to rise by hundreds of pounds again this winter.

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