UK's Health Secretary Sajid Javid interview on high energy costs and rising cost of living

The transcript discusses the economic challenges posed by rising energy bills and the cost of living. It highlights the global nature of these issues, with increasing energy and commodity prices affecting many countries. The focus is on the importance of targeted support measures in the UK, such as price caps, warm homes discounts, and hardship funds, to assist those most in need during these difficult times.

What global issue is causing concern and is discussed in the first section?

• Increasing employment rates

• Lowering National Insurance

• Decreasing commodity prices

• Rising energy costs

Why is a targeted approach to support important according to the second section?

• It increases National Insurance

• It reduces global energy prices

• It focuses on those who need it most

• It helps everyone equally

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a support measure in the third section?

• Tax reduction

• Warm homes discount

• Seasonal grants

• Hardship fund

What is the purpose of the price cap mentioned in the third section?

• To help everyone manage energy expenses

• To reduce commodity prices

• To eliminate National Insurance

• To increase energy costs

How much is available through the hardship fund as mentioned in the third section?

• Over 1 billion

• Over 500 million

• Over 200 million

• Over 100 million