Firms warn time is running out to save UK economy
More help is needed for companies struggling with rising costs, the boss of a business lobby group says. …
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The energy price cap, which limits how much suppliers can raise the cost of household bills, went up to an unprecedented £1,971 in April for the typical household. This was a rise of about £700, and the cap is expected to rise by a further £800 a year in October.