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Watch live as chancellor Rishi Sunak holds Downing Street briefing on energy costs
Rishi Sunak is holding a Downing Street press conference to discuss the government’s response to rising energy costs.
The chancellor on Thursday announced that average household bills will increase by £693 this year, but also promised a support package for customers.
A “vast majority” of households will receive £350 of help take the “sting” out of rocketing prices, with a £150 discount on their council tax bill in April and a further £200 of savings on electricity in October.
Mr Sunak first announced his support package in the House of Commons on Thursday.
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