Here is what the page “Andy Burnham Proposes Scrapping Standing Charges on Gas Bills to Ease Cost-of-Living Press” contains. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has outlined a plan to remove standing charges from gas bills, a move that could lower fixed costs for millions of households. The proposal comes as energy bills remain high, with standing charges often costing consumers over £300 a year before they use any energy. Burnham argues that these daily fees disproportionately hurt low-income and low-usage households, and shifting the costs into unit rates would make bills fairer and encourage energy efficiency.
The prime minister has so far offered little detail on how such a change would be funded, and critics warn that moving charges onto unit prices could penalise higher users, including those in poorly insulated homes. Energy suppliers and regulators are also likely to resist rapid changes, citing the need to cover network and policy costs. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.