This is interesting. Treasury minister and Truss backer confirms the Treasury IS looking at package of support on cost of living. But as we've been reporting, it'll be for the new PM to decide on.
Chances of immediate action beyond a few tweaks are slim.
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🧵A quick thread on supporting people with the cost of living:
1/4 Of course, the Government is working up a package of cost of living support that the next Prime Minister can consider when they take office.
Tony Hudgell in Downing Street… charming if not disarming the police…a wonderful afternoon with the Hudgell family as they are celebrated with a Points of Light award. @paula_hudgell@BBCBreakfast
'It's a desperate situation'
A dog's home is urging people to foster a dog after being overwhelmed by abandoned pets due to the cost of living crisis.
Emma Billington from Dogs 4 Rescue spoke to #BBCBreakfast
'He is a brilliant guy'
An Afghan refugee who showed a natural talent for cricket on Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams has been granted asylum in the UK.
Adnan Miakhel and his foster carer Elaine Jefferson spoke to #BBCBreakfastbbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-la…
'The letter from 34 heads of radiotherapy departments says we are at crisis point, they are calling for a meeting with the Health Secretary and are being ignored'
Professor Pat Price from Catch Up With Cancer spoke to #BBCBreakfastbbc.co.uk/news/health
'With this zombie government and a Prime Minister that has checked out there is no action'
Labour's Bridget Phillipson tells #BBCBreakfast the Government is failing to tackle the cost of living crisis as average energy bills are set to hit £4,000 in Winter
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'We'll hear very soon additional measures that Labour will set out around the immediate support that families need'
Labour's Bridget Phillipson tells #BBCBreakfast the party is working on new proposals to tackle the cost of living crisis
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More households are falling behind on energy payments with total debt owed three times higher than in September last year.
Comparison site Uswitch claims the average debt is £206.
Nina Warhurst has the details on #BBCBreakfastbbc.co.uk/news/business-6248…
'I've been overwhelmed by the support along the way'
Gloucester rugby union star Ed Slater was diagnosed with MND last month. He's been joined by team mates on a 3 day 350 mile charity cycle ride which returns to Kingsholm later
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E.ON has announced profits of more than £3bn so far this year as new figures reveal the numbers of households in debt to energy firms is three times higher than last September.
Nina Warhurst has all the details on #BBCBreakfastbbc.co.uk/news/business-6248…
'She was courageous in sharing her story. She opened her heart so people knew'
Singer & actor Delta Goodrem spoke to #BBCBreakfast about how her friend Olivia Newton John left a lasting legacy on research and awareness about cancer
'An authentic beautiful light'
Singer & actor Delta Goodrem spoke to #BBCBreakfast about her friendship with Olivia Newton John who has died aged 73
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Ministers will hold talks with energy giants on Thursday to discuss measures to ease the cost of living.
Political correspondent @nickeardleybbc told #BBCBreakfast both Tory leadership candidates are under pressure to explain what they will do
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On #BBCBreakfast on Wednesday we are with Tony Hudgell on his special day out at No 10.
He raised more than £1.5m during the pandemic and was given a #PointsofLight honour.
@paula_hudgell@BBCOne
Did you watch Adnan on #FreddieFlintoffsFieldofDreams@flintoff11 revealed the cricket mad teenager had been given asylum.
On #BBCBreakfast on Wednesday we’ll speak to Adnan and the Lancashire family who took him in after fleeing Afghanistan
What dreams are made of.
He’s the fundraiser extraordinaire who raised £1.6mln for the hospital that saved his life.
And today Tony Hudgell received an award in recognition for all his hard work.
Watch Tony’s v.special day at Number 10 on @BBCBreakfast tomorrow📺
@paula_hudgell
'God rewards a risk taker'
On #BBCBreakfast singer Matt Goss explained why he's moved back to the UK from Las Vegas, taken the lead role in a thriller movie, released new music and signed up for #Strictlybbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycome…