Prime minister to speak to press this morning while on visit to Sainsbury’s supermarket Miatta Fahnbulleh , the energy sectary, said the government will explore “what more we can do” to help those struggling with high bills, via “fundamental reforms” including investment in renewable energy. Families will be understandably concerned about the cost of energy bills this winter, which is being driven up by the Iran war. Energy is an everyday essential and it needs to be affordable for everyone, which is why we have cut VAT on electricity bills from October, to give families some breathing space. If you look at energy bills, if you look at how much of a family’s finances it is taking up, it is far too expensive. So, whether that is short-term support that we’re providing to provide a bit of br