00:01Millions of households could receive more help with energy bills under plans being considered
00:05for the budget. The government is considering spending more than £1 billion, with much of it
00:10expected to increase the warm home discount for households receiving certain benefits.
00:16The existing discount is £150 and the increase under consideration is another £100.
00:24Ministers are also considering wider changes to energy tariffs, but decisions haven't been made
00:29yet. The proposals come as forecasts suggest energy bills could rise sharply in January.
00:35The Treasury says tax decisions will be set out at fiscal events. The budget is due on 28 October.
