'The energy crisis is racing ahead of the government': MPs call for urgent national insulation drive, as costly winter looms for billpayers

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BEIS Committee warns current government energy bill support package is inadequate as energy costs continue to rise

MPs have urged the government to rapidly bring forward a fully-funded, national home insulation campaign alongside a broader package of financial support for households facing soaring energy bills, in...

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