Government unveils business Energy Bill Relief Scheme

James Murray
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The Prime Minister Liz Truss chairs her first Cabinet | Credit: Number 10
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The Prime Minister Liz Truss chairs her first Cabinet | Credit: Number 10

New measures to cap energy bills for businesses and public sector this winter, but scheme only confirmed for initial six months

The government has today unveiled plans for a new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which will effectively extend the energy price freeze provided to households to all UK businesses, charities, and the public...

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