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Andy Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to develop a plan to remove standing charges from gas bills.
These are fixed daily fees that cover the costs of connecting to a supply. They vary by region and households must still pay them even when energy is not being used.
Industry body Energy UK said whether the proposed changes would make a difference to…
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