'Tax for green schemes' plan
New taxation to pay for green schemes are being considered as part of a deal to cut household energy bills, it has been reported.
New tax to pay for green schemes considered
New taxation to pay for green schemes are being considered as part of a deal to cut household energy bills, it has been reported.
According to a report in the Telegraph, the taxpayer could be asked to pay for two of the environmental schemes that are currently paid for through a levy on electricity and gas bills.
Energy suppliers have told ministers the levies have pushed up household bills — for which they and the Government have been severely criticised.
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