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Will UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announce energy compensation measures for consumers before the end of October 2026?
The UK energy price cap is expected to rise, wiping out the effect of the VAT cut on energy bills promoted by the Burnham government. 21 opinions, 52% Yes
- Yes — 52%
- No — 48%
Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 21 opinions
Resolution rules
The UK energy price cap is expected to rise, wiping out the effect of the VAT cut on energy bills promoted by the Burnham government. The new PM faces political pressure shortly after taking office.
Source: www.ft.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolvido como 'Sim' se o governo britânico anunciar oficialmente qualquer pacote de auxílio ou subsídio energético destinado a compensar o aumento do teto de preços de energia (energy price cap) até 31/10/2026. Fonte: gov.uk ou declaração oficial do Número 10.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 52% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 48 points, a wrong one costs about 52.