UK Government announce £53m support package for 'households most exposed' to rising heating bills

Sir Keir Starmer has announced £53m in support for “those households that are most exposed” to rising heating oil prices.

The Prime Minister pledged to help UK households with the cost of living amid the energy price spike caused by the war in the Middle East.

Speaking in Downing Street on Monday morning, Sir Keir said: “I’m announcing immediate support for vulnerable heating oil customers today, providing £53m for those households that are most exposed.”

He added: “This Government will always support working people.

“That is my first instinct, my first priority, to help you with the cost of living throughout this crisis.”

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said Treasury officials have “found the money” to help the 1.5 million households relying on the fuel.

Heating oil is not protected by the energy price cap and its price per litre has doubled as a result of the stranglehold on oil leaving the Middle East since the US-Israeli war with Iran began.