Boris Johnson news: Subsidizing energy bills should help the poorest, says Goff as livery package revealed

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Housing Secretary Michael Gove said any support for people affected by rising energy bills should target those who need it most.

Mr. Goff was asked about the possibility of lowering VAT on energy bills to help drive up costs.

He told Sky News it was important to “consider a range of options” and said there was support already in place.

“I think we should always strive to lower taxes where we can, but it is also important that when we give support to people, we also target it most who need it most,” he said.

It comes as he has laid out plans for a package that calls on developers to agree to a £4 billion scheme to fix the hazardous cladding on low-rise apartments by early March or risk new laws forcing them to act.

He said he was ready “to use legal means and, eventually, if necessary, the tax system” to ensure developers act.

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Thomas Kingsley Jan 10 2022 08:56

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Housing Secretary Michael Gove said developers must agree to a £4 billion plan to fix the dangerous cladding of low-rise apartments by early March or risk new laws forcing them to act.

The cabinet minister threatened that he was “ready to take all necessary steps” to fix the “broken system” in a letter to the industry before detailing plans on Monday.

Possible actions also include restricting access to government funding and future purchases, the use of planning powers, and pursuing businesses through the courts.

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