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PM says he is 'looking' at taking standing charges off gas bills - but refuses to give details amid fears some people would end up worse off

At PMQs, Andy Burnham said he had asked the Chancellor and Net Zero Secretary to consider whether the levies - typically around £100 a year - could be removed.

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