# Healey accused of failing to target energy-bill support at those most in need

https://mins.news/en/item/120420

- The Guardian, 2026-10-29 08:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/29/budget-john-healey-labour-uk-politics-latest-news

> The Resolution Foundation says the poorest half of households will receive an average £158 in cost-of-living support this year and next, just £14 more than the richest half. It also warns that long-term spending plans imply renewed austerity and that typical incomes are forecast to fall before the end of parliament.

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