00:00A leading economic think tank says the Chancellor's budget will leave families
00:04facing energy bills higher than during the last energy crisis.
00:07The Resolution Foundation forecasts typical annual bills of £1,750 after support,
00:15and that's compared with £1,685 in 2022-23. The government has announced a £100 payment
00:23for eligible households in England, alongside plans to remove gas standing charges.
00:29The Foundation says support differs little between poorer and wealthier households.
00:34The Chancellor says the measures will give families breathing space,
00:37while longer-term reforms aim to bring energy costs down.
