Andy Burnham £175 energy bill cut for people earning under £24,000 on table

NewsCost Of LivingEnergyThe Resolution Foundation has proposed06:14, 10 Aug 2026Andy Burnham has been told to cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes. The Resolution Foundation has proposed a £2bn emergency scheme to the Labour Party Prime Minister to help people facing higher costs this winter.‌In a report, the Resolution Foundation recommends a scheme that would cut annual bills by up to £175 for poorer consumers, at a cost of £2bn to the taxpayer. Support would be restricted to households where the highest earner is taking home £24,000 a year or less.‌Jonathan Marshall, principal economist at the foundation and co-author of the report, said: “The government can get ahead of this, if it acts now. A targeted energy discount could save eligible households £175 a year and reach more