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<p>The new Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) will run from April until March 2024
and continue to provide a discount to eligible non-domestic customers including hospices.
An HMT-led review into the operation of the current Energy Bill Relief Schemes was
conducted with the objective of significantly reducing the overall burden on the taxpayer/public
finances, and ensuring support is targeted at those most in need and unable to adjust
to recent energy price rises. The review considered a range of qualitative and quantitative
evidence, including input from businesses and stakeholders. The new scheme strikes
a balance between supporting non-domestic customers and limiting taxpayer’s exposure
to volatile energy markets, with a cap set at £5.5 billion.</p>
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