'The government is making the cost of living crisis far, far worst.' Shadow business and energy secretary Ed_Miliband says supply issues and potential bill increases - along with cuts to Universal Credit - has left the country 'exposed and vulnerable'.
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Industry experts have warned that another leap is likely to be imposed from April - when the next review is due to take effect.Ofgem: Soaring prices could be here to stay Kate Ogden, a research economist at IFS, said:"The coming financial year is likely to be especially tough, with the likelihood of at least some ongoing COVID-19-related pressures, and a particularly tight overall spending envelope pencilled in."
"Councils are particularly alarmed that the government's solution for tackling social care's core existing pressures appears to be solely through the use of council tax and the social care precept."A government spokesperson said:"The government has allocated more than £12bn directly to councils since the start of the pandemic - with more than £6bn available to spend as they see fit - recognising that councils are best placed to deal with local issues.
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