Campaigners demand energy bill investment and support for disabled in Autumn Statement
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt speaking at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference, General Election Countdown: Raising the Voice of Business, at the QEII Centre, London. Picture date: Monday November 20, 2023.
CAMPAIGNERS are demanding Chancellor Jeremy Hunt takes action on sky-high energy bills in today’s Autumn Statement and urge him not to punish those with disabilities by forcing them into work.
Mr Hunt is expected to unveil tax cuts, business support and tough reforms to welfare and pensions.
Reports also suggest that measures could be outlined to force benefit claimants to work or suffer sanctions such as withdrawal of free prescriptions.
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