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Hello there, I'm Alyssa McCarthy, and this is today in Parliament from BBC Radio 4 for Tuesday the 24th of March,

where the Chancellor promises help for some if there's an energy bill price hike.

So that we can keep costs down for everyone and provide support for those who need it most.

But the Conservatives fear her plans will lead to further tax rises on working people.

Where is the control of public spending?

Where is the renewed resolve to grasp the welfare bill?

Also on this programme, the billionaire owner of Royal Mail faces criticism over the firm's performance.

Of course, I'm deeply sorry for any letter that arrives light. I'm deeply sorry if we are not

delivering the letters on our promise.

But first, the Chancellor has promised to support those who need it most

if energy bills spiral due to the war with Iran.

Making a statement to MPs, Rachel Reeves also promised new powers for regulators

to tackle companies exploiting price rises.

The cost of oil has been increasing since the outbreak of the conflict with Iran

and its effective blocking of the vital shipping lane, the Strait of Hormuz.

The Chancellor said the full economic impact of the war was uncertain.

But it makes our economic plan even more important. To build prosperity that is secure and resilient

and to bear down on the cost of living and protect the public finances. Rachel Reeves said later

this week she'd meet supermarkets and banks to discuss how they could support customers. And she announced

a new anti-profitering framework for

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