{"id":816152,"date":"2026-10-28T04:17:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T04:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/816152\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T04:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T04:17:11","slug":"energy-bill-discounts-expected-to-rise-for-benefit-claimants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/816152\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy bill discounts expected to rise for benefit claimants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lower-income households are set to receive additional help with their energy bills<\/a>, industry sources have told The i Paper, ahead of tomorrow\u2019s Budget.<\/p>\n

The support is expected to come through an increase to the Warm Home Discount, which currently provides eligible households with \u00a3150 a year off their electricity bills.<\/p>\n

The discount is expected to rise by up to \u00a3100, but there has been speculation it could rise by more. Those eligible include households receiving qualifying benefits such as universal credit, pension credit, housing benefit and income-related employment and support allowance.<\/p>\n

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The MPs who claim they were denied access to West Bank<\/p>\n

Two MPs and an MSP have claimed they were detained by Israeli authorities and denied access to the West Bank.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat happened?\n<\/p>\n

Labour\u2019s Clive Lewis and the SNP\u2019s Lara Bird, along with Kate Nevens of the Scottish Greens, sought to access the territory on Monday as part of a delegation organised by political group Progressive International.<\/p>\n

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\"LONDON,Clive Lewis (Photo: Peter Summers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

According to Progressive International, the group \u2013 which also included former MP Sam Tarry and Spanish Senator Josu Estarrona Elizondo \u2013 was detained by the Israeli authorities for eight hours.<\/p>\n

What was the group\u2019s plan?<\/p>\n

The group was stopped while making the crossing from Jordan and had planned to undertake \u201ca programme of meetings with Palestinian academics, students and civil society organisations\u201d as well as join the olive harvest following what it claims are \u201cmounting attacks\u201d against farmers in the territory.<\/p>\n

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What did the group claim?<\/p>\n

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In a post on X, Lewis said: \u201cFor more than eight hours, we were held, interrogated and made to feel as though we had done something wrong simply by attempting to enter. The simple truth is we had done nothing wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bird posted: \u201cI came to stand alongside Palestinians being attacked for harvesting olives on their own land. Instead, we were turned away, with no reason given.\u201d<\/p>\n

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How much benefits payments will rise by after the Budget<\/p>\n

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Connie Dimsdale<\/p>\n

Political Correspondent<\/p>\n

Benefit claimants are expected to see their payments go up in line with inflation.<\/p>\n

\nWhat\u2019s happening to benefits?\n<\/p>\n

Benefit claimants will see their payments boosted next year in a move that could cost the Government up to \u00a35.5bn, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Some 10 million Britons claiming working-age benefits are set to see a rise of at least 3.5 per cent from next spring, with ministers expected to increase rates in line with inflation.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s happening to benefits?<\/p>\n

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has also confirmed that it will not freeze benefits, with the uplift rates set to be confirmed in the Budget on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Disability and carers\u2019 benefits \u2013 such as personal independence payment (PIP) and carer\u2019s allowance \u2013 must rise at least in line with inflation. <\/p>\n

However, ministers can decide whether to raise, cut or freeze most other working-age benefits, such as child benefit.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat it means for pounds and pence\n<\/p>\n

1The Resolution Foundation said that, from April, the standard allowance in universal credit for a single person over 25 will rise by 4.3 per cent (or \u00a34.23) to \u00a3102.28 a week. It will rise by \u00a36.63 to \u00a3160.55 a week for couples. <\/p>\n

2This would mean a single person under 25 on universal credit could see a rise of \u00a3150 a year, while a couple over the age of 25 will see their payments rise by nearly \u00a3350 a year.<\/p>\n

3Claimants may also see further energy bills support announced in the Budget, but it remains to be seen how much this could be and who would be eligible.<\/p>\n

Nurses, doctors and teachers \u2018face real-terms pay cut\u2019<\/p>\n

The news comes as nurses, doctors and teachers face pay awards that risk leaving them worse off as the cost of living climbs, according to trade unions.<\/p>\n

The Government says its plans for 2027-28 can accommodate a 2.4 per cent increase to NHS staff pay without trade-offs against its main health commitments.<\/p>\n

However, ministers have warned that giving NHS staff a pay rise above 2.4 per cent next year could hit patient care.<\/p>\n

A closer look at the detail<\/p>\n

Teachers, meanwhile, have been awarded a 3.5 per cent pay rise \u2013 while in line with inflation, unions argue it is below the 3.9 per cent Retail Prices Index (RPI) rate of inflation. <\/p>\n

However, unions have warned this is an older measure of inflation that generally tracks higher than the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), on which inflation is set, and that the deal therefore amounts to a real-terms pay cut.<\/p>\n

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What is the DWP saying?<\/p>\n

We want to build a welfare system that incentivises work and supports those who need it most, but the system we inherited denied people the support and opportunities they need to move into work.<\/p>\n

DWP spokesperson<\/p>\n

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news<\/p>\n

Is ferritin face real? What iron levels can really tell you<\/p>\n

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Ferritin face is a trend sweeping social media, but is it real? Here is everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

\nWhat is ferritin face?\n<\/p>\n

The term, trending on social media outlets like TikTok, refers to a supposed symptom of a lack of ferritin \u2013 the protein that stores iron in the body \u2013 affecting a person\u2019s complexion.<\/p>\n

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People have attributed everything from dull or pale skin and dark circles under the eyes to a generally exhausted-looking complexion to low ferritin.<\/p>\n

\nWhat is ferritin?\n<\/p>\n

1Your ferritin levels show how good your body\u2019s iron stores are, while haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells which carries oxygen.<\/p>\n

2When haemoglobin is low, blood cannot carry as much oxygen \u2013 a condition known as anaemia.<\/p>\n

3However, iron stores can become depleted before that happens, meaning someone can be iron-deficient and have symptoms without being anaemic.<\/p>\n

Is ferritin face real?<\/p>\n

Ferritin face is not widely recognised among GPs, and not a medical term or diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Some of the changes people describe as \u201cferritin face\u201d, such as paler skin and dark eye circles, can occur with iron deficiency.<\/p>\n

However, Dr Max Draper, GP at MyAtlas Health Clinic told The i Paper it\u2019s \u201ccertainly not diagnostic\u201d. <\/p>\n

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The signs of low iron<\/p>\n

The most common symptom of low iron is fatigue and tiredness but it can impact people in different ways, from aches and pains to low mood.<\/p>\n

Other symptoms include hair loss, spoon-shaped nails, cold hands and feet, and odd cravings called pagophagia \u2013 such as craving ice \u2013 and being drawn to the smell of petrol, paint or the desire to chew paper or clay.<\/p>\n

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How to be more grateful for daily life in five easy steps<\/p>\n

Gratitude<\/p>\n

The world feels like a difficult place at the moment, and it can feel very hard sometimes to find things to be thankful for; when we are overwhelmed, we have less capacity to notice and reflect on the good things. Yet, ironically, proactively cultivating gratitude is one of the things that can actually help us feel\u00a0less stressed.<\/p>\n

NHS GP dR RADHA<\/p>\n

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\nThe science\n<\/p>\n

Research has shown that feeling or expressing thanks can actually alter our brain.<\/p>\n

The balance of neurotransmitters change; more serotonin and dopamine (feel good chemicals) are produced.<\/p>\n

This can be long lasting if we make gratitude a\u00a0regular habit.<\/p>\n

We also get a decrease in our cortisol (stress hormone) levels which helps\u00a0lower anxiety.<\/p>\n

Being grateful can strengthen the nerve pathways which triggers positive emotion.<\/p>\n

\nHow can we build gratitude?\n<\/p>\n

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Change your words<\/p>\n

Instead of seeing something as a problem, try to see the opportunities within it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Journal<\/p>\n

Our brains are very receptive and what we read or write can alter our emotional system.<\/p>\n

\"CaucasianCaucasian mid adult patient writing a diary while recovering in the hospital ward \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2018One question is how to achieve such a longevity hack when most of us have relationships that unsettle us,\u2019 says Dr Amir Levine (Photo: Oliver Rossi\/Getty)<\/p>\n

Express it<\/p>\n

This will not only make you feel good, but you will also get a positive response from others.<\/p>\n

\nHow can we build gratitude?\n<\/p>\n

Notice more<\/p>\n

Throughout\u00a0your day, try to notice all the things that are going well; has someone opened a door for you, or smiled?<\/p>\n

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The basics<\/p>\n

By being thankful for the small things every day, we are far more likely to be and stay healthy\u00a0so that we can enjoy them.<\/p>\n

\nWhat to do\n<\/p>\n

Gratitude can lead to\u00a0feelings of optimism, lower our blood pressure, and improve sleep quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Write down what potential good aspects there are to the things you don\u2019t feel like doing, or even what could be worse about it.<\/p>\n

Spend a few minutes writing down three things that you are looking forward to that day, or the good things that have happened to you that day.<\/p>\n

Say thank you to yourself for the things you have achieved, or managed to get through and changed that day.<\/p>\n

Sales of battery
electric vehicles hit a record high last year.<\/p>\n

Leon Poultney, a writer who specialises in cars, gives his EV recommendations, and the ones that should be avoided.<\/p>\n

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Renault 5 E-Tech<\/p>\n

Starts at \u00a322,995 for the smaller battery <\/p>\n

Available with either\u00a0a 40kWh battery or a larger 52kWh pack, that offers almost 255 miles, the latest, retro-inspired Renault 5 is both a joy to behold and a hoot to drive.<\/p>\n

The interior has been lavished with a\u00a0level of detail that\u2019s typically reserved for more expensive cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\nMercedes-Benz CLA\n<\/p>\n

A champion of EV efficiency<\/p>\n

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It offers a remarkable 491 mile range on a single charge from the 85kWh battery.<\/p>\n

It is a technological masterclass inside with the ability to option screens that span the entire width of the dashboard, including an optional display for the front passenger. <\/p>\n

Priced from \u00a337,400<\/p>\n

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Porsche Macan GTS<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a lot of money to part with, but this is arguably all the car you will ever need.<\/p>\n

The \u00a389,000 Macan is a premium SUV that somehow manages to blend Porsche\u2019s reputation for dynamics and sporty driving with everyday practicality.<\/p>\n

The 95kWh batteries can go from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 21 minutes from the fastest public charging outlets.<\/p>\n

\nKia EV 9\n<\/p>\n

With the business class-style six seat configuration costing a staggering \u00a376,995, it is by far the most expensive Kia ever made, but it backs up its financial demands with a suite of genuinely useful and impressive onboard technology.<\/p>\n

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MG IM6<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fast, goes a long way between stops and charges relatively quickly\u00a0but the interior is bland, the onboard technology is infuriating and the experience is devoid of emotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\nBYD Dolphin Surf\n<\/p>\n

All of its gadgetry can\u2019t disguise the fact that performance is weak, even for a typically zippy EV, the\u00a0ride is fussy at slower speeds and it\u2019s not in the least bit enjoyable to drive on a country road.<\/p>\n

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While good value (prices start at \u00a317,935) for the 200-mile max range, there are more interesting\u00a0options from Hyundai, Citroen and Renault for similar money.<\/p>\n

Leapmotor T03<\/p>\n

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It attempts to wow with tech, much of which hinders, rather than helps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no tangible benefit over mounting your phone to the dash.<\/p>\n

Simply an average driving experience, adequate range and slow charging speeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The kitchen gadgets and products a food editor swears by, all under \u00a325<\/p>\n

\nThe kitchen gadgets under \u00a325\n<\/p>\n

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Victorinox paring knife<\/p>\n

It\u2019s comfortable to hold, with a point sharp enough for scoring pastry.<\/p>\n

ProCook cast iron pan<\/p>\n

For unbeatable\u00a0searing and heat-retention, cast iron is the top choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Tesco chopping board<\/p>\n

Priced at just \u00a322, I\u2019ve yet to find another board that matches it for sheer value and quality.<\/p>\n

\nThe kitchen gadgets under \u00a325\n<\/p>\n

Pyrex jug<\/p>\n

It is the perfect vessel for blending smooth sauces, melting butter, or warming stock. It won\u2019t stain like plastic and the red measurements never fade.<\/p>\n

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Salter scales<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve had my slim little set of Salter Disc Scales for over a decade, and I\u2019m delighted to see they are still made to exactly the same reliable design today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Microplane grater<\/p>\n

It uses photo-etched stainless steel teeth that stay razor-sharp for a decade, something the lookalike\u00a0copycats simply can\u2019t match.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Braun hand-held blender<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an essential for everything from making velvety soup to getting the lumps out of white sauce.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bodum cafetiere<\/p>\n

As well as delivering great results, cafetieres are easy to clean and there\u2019s no ongoing filter paper costs or pod recycling to deal with.<\/p>\n

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\nThe kitchen gadgets under \u00a325\n<\/p>\n

Oxo peeler<\/p>\n

What truly sets it apart is the chunky, rubberised handle that absorbs pressure and stays completely non-slip, even if your hands are wet. It is inexpensive and incredibly durable.<\/p>\n

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Falcon pie dish<\/p>\n

Made by fusing porcelain onto heavy-gauge steel for smooth durability, it is dishwasher, freezer, hob, air-fryer and oven-safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The golden rules for a happy, secure relationship<\/p>\n

Psychiatrist and neuroscientist\u00a0Dr Amir Levine, author of bestselling book Attached, explains why we behave the way we do in love.<\/p>\n

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\nGolden rules for happy relationships\n<\/p>\n

Start with your own behaviours<\/p>\n

The foundation of a secure, connected life is being what I call CARRP: that means being consistent, available, responsive, reliable and predictable. All of these qualities can be enacted in small gestures every day.<\/p>\n

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\"HappySon\u2019t assume your partner knows how you think (Photo: ljubaphoto\/Getty\/E+)<\/p>\n

Express your needs<\/p>\n

People need consistency and connection to feel safe. This is not, \u2018You hurt my feelings by never replying to me\u2019, it\u2019s more \u2018this is the kind of contact that helps me feel secure\u2019.<\/p>\n

\nGolden rules for happy relationships\n<\/p>\n

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The appendix \u2018inflammation\u2019 rule<\/p>\n

If a relationship repeatedly inflames your nervous system, you need to disengage and deprioritise it.<\/p>\n

Lean on community<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need hundreds of friends. You need people and places that regularly remind you that you belong.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Stop blaming childhood<\/p>\n

Humans are much more complicated than: \u2018this happened to you, therefore you are doomed to be anxious\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Reach for a
secure script<\/p>\n

When something unsettles you in a relationship, your first reaction is not always the most accurate one.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re anxious, your brain may jump very quickly to: \u2018this is the beginning of the end\u2019. If you\u2019re avoidant, your brain may say: \u2018this person wants too much from me, I need to get\u00a0away\u2019. So one very practical thing you can always do is pause and ask: \u2018What would a secure person do here?\u2019<\/p>\n

Loneliness elsewhere<\/p>\n

When people talk about\u00a0loneliness, they often assume it means you don\u2019t have enough people in your life. But you can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely if those relationships leave you feeling excluded, ignored or disconnected.<\/p>\n

\"FrustratedFrustrated lonely shy guy sitting apart of others teenagers \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

\nWhat to do\n<\/p>\n

Build a community that works for your temperament and gives you regular, reliable moments of connection.<\/p>\n

You can still be kind to people while not treating them as someone who belongs in your inner circle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Explain what you need. Sometimes people simply don\u2019t realise how\u00a0you are experiencing them.<\/p>\n

Check in with people: does this person actually feel that I\u2019m reliable? Do they experience me as predictable?\u00a0That\u2019s the only way that you can start to become more secure.<\/p>\n

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Do some foods leave
you feeling hungry rather than satiated? Experts say there are\u2026<\/p>\n

\nFoods that leave you hungrier\n<\/p>\n

A bowl of cereal and glass of orange juice<\/p>\n

More refined cereals are digested quickly, and fruit juice, whilst one of your five-a-day, contains less fibre than whole fruit. This might mean you find yourself hungry again within 1-2 hours of eating this breakfast.<\/p>\n

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\"WomanIt\u2019s estimated ultra processed foods make up at least half of the average UK diet (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

Swap the\u00a0orange juice\u00a0for a whole orange, the cereal for oats and milk or serve it with Greek yoghurt or a boiled egg. This would increase the fibre and protein content; two nutrients strongly linked with fullness.<\/p>\n

\nFoods that leave you hungrier\n<\/p>\n

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Croissants<\/p>\n

These pastries are made primarily from refined flour and butter, and are relatively low in protein and fibre.<\/p>\n

Toast and jam<\/p>\n

It is mostly carbohydrate and without protein or fibre, it is digested quickly, leaving you feeling hungry.<\/p>\n

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Sushi<\/p>\n

Shop-bought packs can contain a lot of white rice, which is digested quickly, and the protein content is often modest.<\/p>\n

\nFoods that leave you hungrier\n<\/p>\n

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Vegetable soup<\/p>\n

On its own, it is often very low in protein and calories, so hunger can return quickly.<\/p>\n

Pizza<\/p>\n

Unless it\u2019s loaded with veggies, it\u2019s probably pretty low in fibre.<\/p>\n

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Smoothies<\/p>\n

Liquids are generally less filling as they require little chewing which may not trigger satiety signals.<\/p>\n

\nFoods that leave you hungrier\n<\/p>\n

\"London,\u2018Aged 14, I started what I considered to be my own little business selling confectionary,\u2019 writes Beauty Dhlamini (Photo: Getty) <\/p>\n

Snack bars<\/p>\n

They are ideal\u00a0for a quick pick-me-up, but if reducing hunger is what you\u2019re after, it\u2019d be better to swap it out. <\/p>\n

Low-fat yoghurt<\/p>\n

A full-fat plain Greek yoghurt with berries and seeds tends to be much more filling due to the protein, fat and fibre.<\/p>\n

\"WhichWhich yoghurts are the best options? (Unsplash)<\/p>\n

\"BANGKOK,Caption: BANGKOK, THAILAND \u2013 OCTOBER 17: A \u201cKT Herbalist\u201d, a Kratom cocktail made from Kratom, coffee and siamese herbs is seen at Teens of Thailand, a bar in Bangkok\u2019s Chinatown on October 17, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. In April 2021, the start of Thailand\u2019s third and most deadly wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thai government banned the sale of alcohol in restaurants and bars, crippling the already suffering food and beverage industry. With a lack of government aid and support, some bars have shuttered their doors in hopes of reopening post-lockdown, while others shuttered their doors for good. But six months into Thailand\u2019s most recent lockdown, Niks Anuman-Rajadhon, owner of Teens of Thailand, a gin bar located in a renovated shophouse in Bangkok\u2019s Chinatown, decided that instead of waiting for the government to allow the sale of alcohol again, they would take advantage of Thailand\u2019s recent legalization of Kratom. Kratom is a locally grown herbal drug with mild opioid and stimulant effects and was reclassified from a type-5 narcotic to a legal-to-grow herb in August 2021. While Thailand prepares for a tentative reopening on November 1st, the alcohol ban and curfew are set to continue, leaving business owners questioning if the country can revive its suffering tourism industry. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca\/Getty Images)
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Alcohol<\/p>\n

On an empty stomach, it can actually increase your appetite.<\/p>\n

\nWhat to eat instead\n<\/p>\n

Instead of thinking about avoiding foods, think about what you can add to them.<\/p>\n

Add beans, lentils or shredded chicken to your vegetable soup and pasta.<\/p>\n

Thicken your smoothies with Greek yoghurt, chia seeds and oats.<\/p>\n

Apple slices with peanut butter, yogurt with berries and hummus with oat biscuits\u00a0are better snack options than a pre-made snack bar.<\/p>\n

Have alcohol alongside a balanced meal containing protein and fibre.<\/p>\n

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Around six million households across Britain are expected to benefit from the scheme this winter \u2013 although the number of households covered and any changes to eligibility would depend on the final package.<\/p>\n

Chancellor John Healey said the Budget would help households with \u201ceveryday costs<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Budget is designed to give households breathing space from some of the everyday costs, provide targeted support for businesses and self-employed people, and to start the long-term action needed to get energy costs down for good,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Soaring energy costs<\/p>\n

It comes amid soaring costs for household energy due to global shocks, including the Iran war in the Middle East. On October 1, the regulator Ofgem increased the price cap for energy bills<\/a> by 4 per cent to \u00a31,723 a year.<\/p>\n

The cap is expected to rise again in January with energy consultancy Cornwall Insight predicting a 16 per cent rise to \u00a31,999 a year<\/a>, with prices expected to stay high throughout 2027.<\/p>\n

This is putting pressure on the Government to act after Andy Burnham promised \u201cbreathing room\u201d on the cost of living when he became Prime Minister.<\/p>\n

Alongside immediate help with bills, ministers are expected to consider longer-term changes aimed at bringing down energy costs.<\/p>\n

Energy Secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has said ministers are examining options to reform standing charges, describing them as a system the public \u201cabsolutely hates\u201d.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a lunch with journalists last week, she said the charges meant people were billed before they had used any energy \u2013 limiting their ability to control costs by reducing consumption.<\/p>\n

She said the Government was looking at the options, adding that it needed to act urgently to get rid of the current system \u201cso watch this space.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fahnbulleh said making bills more affordable was her \u201cnumber one priority\u201d, arguing that reform needed to go beyond generating cheaper energy and address how the wider system works.<\/p>\n

She pointed to the need to reform retail and wholesale markets and energy networks, so they worked more in consumers\u2019 interests.<\/p>\n

Other options to lower bills<\/p>\n

Other options being discussed include changes to energy tariffs to make essential energy use more affordable for low-income households.<\/p>\n

A social tariff, for example, could offer eligible households discounted energy, although its design would need to determine who qualifies and how the cost is funded.<\/p>\n

Another proposal is to move some policy costs currently included in energy bills into general taxation. This could reduce charges on bills but would shift the cost to taxpayers rather than eliminate it.<\/p>\n

Burnham has also called for electricity market reforms to weaken the link between domestic electricity prices and the international gas market, alongside expanding renewable and nuclear power.<\/p>\n

But the Conservatives have argued that targeted support will not go far enough, calling instead for measures to reduce energy costs for everyone.<\/p>\n

The party\u2019s proposed cheap energy plan would remove levies, charges and VAT from energy bills, which it says would bring down costs regardless of household income.<\/p>\n

Andrew Bowie, the shadow Energy Secretary, told The i Paper: \u201cThe plans we have would reduce bills for everyone in this country by removing the levies, charges and VAT on energy bills. Labour are simply handing out cash to those on receipt of benefits. The Conservatives would slash the cost of energy for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Warm Home Loans<\/p>\n

Separately, the Government is helping households switch to cleaner, more energy-efficient heating through its Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which offers grants towards the cost of installing heat pumps.<\/p>\n

The scheme could face cuts in tomorrow\u2019s Budget, with reports suggesting ministers are considering reducing its funding to help meet defence spending commitments. However, no cuts have been confirmed.<\/p>\n

The Government has also launched its Warm Homes Loan Scheme, offering households access to interest-free or lower-interest loans to install technologies such as solar panels, home batteries and heat pumps.<\/p>\n

The loans are intended to make energy-efficiency improvements more affordable by spreading the upfront cost over several years, with repayment terms of up to 30 years available on some products.<\/p>\n

The Government says borrowing costs could be up to five percentage points lower than with standard lending, although rates and terms will vary between providers.<\/p>\n

Homeowners can also combine eligible loans with grants from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to help pay for a heat pump. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme applies in England and Wales, while Scotland has separate support arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lower-income households are set to receive additional help with their energy bills, industry sources have told The i…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":816153,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[458,5363,47811,1397,11853,90,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-816152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-environment","tag-budget","tag-energy-bills","tag-energy-price-cap","tag-environment","tag-politics-exclusive","tag-science","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/816152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=816152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/816152\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/816153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=816152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=816152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=816152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}