Breaking news! The government has decided to continue to help families with their energy bills at the current level for the next three months. This means that instead of your energy bill going up to £3,000 a year in April, it will stay at £2,500 until the end of June. However, the £400 winter fuel payment will not be renewed, so your costs will still go up a bit in the short term.

The Chancellor will reveal a bigger plan soon to help the economy grow, which may include free childcare and easier pension tax rules. The government has been limiting energy bills for families to £2,500 a year plus a £400 discount during winter. Some people were worried that this help would be reduced, making life harder for families. However, falling energy prices have made it easier for the government to keep the support going.

Energy bills in Northern Ireland will stay at £1,950 per year for an average household. The Chancellor says that high energy bills are a big worry for families, and keeping the current level of support will help ease the pressure while also lowering inflation.

Good news is that experts predict that energy prices will fall from July onwards, so the energy bill support scheme may not be needed this summer. If you're struggling to pay your energy bill, there may be other ways to get help, so it's worth checking with your energy supplier.

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