Local Councils to Provide Funds for Families Hit Hard by Energy Crisis
As conflict in the Middle East drives up energy costs, UK ministers are considering using local councils to distribute support funds to the hardest-hit families.
Local councils in the United Kingdom are being considered as a way to provide financial assistance to families hit hardest by the looming energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This is one of several options being debated by UK ministers as they work to mitigate the impact of rising fuel and energy costs.
The energy crisis is a direct result of the war in Iran, which has disrupted global oil and gas supplies. As concerns grow about the potential long-term effects on households, the government is seeking ways to extend support to those who will be most severely affected.
According to a government official, several proposals are being considered within Whitehall, the central administrative complex of the UK government. The use of local councils to distribute funds to the hardest-hit families is one of the options on the table, as ministers aim to keep a lid on costs and provide relief to those most in need.
Source: The Guardian
