UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills
Over 120 organizations have urged the UK Chancellor to remove 'hidden taxes' from energy bills to alleviate costs for consumers and businesses. The proposal suggests shifting these levies to government taxation to lower household bills by up to £250 annually.
Why it matters
The debate over how to fund green energy transitions and social programs through utility bills is a major point of contention in UK economic policy.
The letter says the UK faces some of the highest energy costs of any developed nation. The letter says the UK faces some of the highest energy costs of any developed nation. Energy bills UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the government
Prefer the Guardian on Google More than 120 organisations including big businesses and charities have called for the removal of “hidden taxes” added to energy bills to help reduce costs for consumers and prevent businesses closing.
In a letter to the chancellor the signatories – including Energy UK, business trade body the CBI, End Fuel Poverty and Age UK – called for levies amounting to 10% of energy bills that fund policies to be paid for by the government. John Healey is to present his first budget on 28 October.
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