英国财政大臣约翰·希利正承受来自工会、慈善机构和智库等多方的压力，要求在10月28日发布的预算案中推出新的能源支持措施1。这一呼声背景是英国家庭电费价格上限从本周起上升4%，平均年费用达到1723英镑，创三年新高1。
民调反映了能源成本危机的严峻程度：28%的英国家庭对电费上涨"极其担忧"，43%"相当担忧"；66%的民众认为政府需要采取更多行动1。能源预报机构康沃尔洞察公司预计，明年1月的电费将再度跳升16%，达到1999英镑1。
面对这一困境，政府已推出部分措施，包括从10月1日起实施的增值税减免，可为平均家庭每年节省45英镑1。能源部长法恩表示希望通过相关措施为客户平均节省120英镑年费，但这可能需要增加30亿英镑税收1。希利在工党大会演讲中强调政府资源受限，表示即将公布的预算将着重强调财政纪律1。
UK Chancellor John Healey faces mounting calls to provide fresh energy assistance in the October 28 budget, as household electricity bills rise by 4% from this week, reaching an average of £1,723 annually—the highest level in three years 1. The price cap increase comes despite existing government measures, including a reduced VAT on energy bills that will save an average household £45 per year starting October 1 1. Energy forecasters predict bills will climb a further 16% in January, potentially reaching £1,999 annually 1.
The pressure on the Chancellor intensifies as unions, charities, and think tanks demand more substantial action to address the energy crisis 1. Public concern is acute: polling data shows 28% of UK households are "extremely worried" and 43% are "quite worried" that the Iran conflict is driving up energy prices, with 66% believing the government must do more 1. Energy Minister John Farren hopes officials can deliver savings of approximately £120 per year for customers through future measures, though this could require tax increases of up to £3 billion 1. Speaking at the Labour Party conference, Healey acknowledged the government's constrained resources, signaling that the budget will emphasize fiscal discipline 1.
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