Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsWhat to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?Abolishing the standing charge doesn’t mean that every gas user will save money.Because the cost is shifting onto the unit rate of gas, a household that consumes a lot of gas might end up paying more overall.“Too many families face unfair charges, so we’re making it easier for people to take control of their energy bills.“By removing one of the nation’s bugbears - taking standing charges off gas bills, with extra support for those who need it - we’ll give millions of people breathing space. Continue reading...