The Daily Telegraph says the government is under pressure to help families as energy bills are set to rise by nearly 50% to £1,900. The paper reports the “leading” proposal being considered by ministers is cutting VAT from energy bills, but some Tory MPs argue this alone will not be enough to help struggling families. Rather than cancelling the planned National Insurance rise, the Telegraph says ministers are considering freezing council tax and widening access to existing schemes for low-income households.