Andy Burnham ‘set to announce £200 energy bill cut’ – would you qualify?

Andy Burnham is said to be exploring ways to bring down bills for those most in need (Picture: Lewis/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)

A £200 cut to energy bills could be on the cards for certain homes in the UK if the government goes ahead with a move it is reportedly preparing.

According to the Telegraph, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is investigating how subsidies can be targeted to households living in fuel poverty.

It comes as the war in Iran continues to push up global energy prices – with no signs of an end on the horizon.

At the beginning of next month, the price cap for the average UK household will rise by 4% to ...