https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/action-on-energy-costs-is-my-overriding-aim-says-fahnbullehContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/action-on-energy-costs-is-my-overriding-aim-says-fahnbullehhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/action-on-energy-costs-is-my-overriding-aim-says-fahnbulleh#u198183Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:32:37 +0000The energy secretary has told the BBC that reducing energy bills is her overriding aim and essential to maintaining public support for climate action. The statement comes after the 2026 budget prioritised defence spending over energy bill relief, while households increasingly turn to government-backed loans for solar panels. Labour faces pressure to break gas's grip on household costs amid competing fiscal priorities.Why it mattersFahnbulleh's remarks position bill reduction as central to the government's climate strategy rather than a separate issue. The budget's defence-f