Cost of Living: Young People
Commons · Question 113999 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Simon Opher
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support young people with the cost of living.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 2 Mar 2026
At the Autumn Budget in 2025, the government took action to bear down on prices and target everyday expenses, including taking an average of £150 off household energy bills from this April. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will strengthen protections for priv...