This would include access to training and upskilling, as well more sustainable and secure job roles, according to Ms Gilmore.

She highlighted what Jeremy Hunt should be focusing on in his Budget announcement next week.

Ms Gilmore added: “Jeremy Hunt has previously indicated that its unlikely that households will get extra help with energy bills from April.

“However the promising indications from energy secretary Grant Shapps that he is working hard to provide a solution for the upcoming increase in annual energy bills give us hope that there will be some practical remedies offered to ease the pressure on low-income households.

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