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

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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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