Britain’s energy suppliers are expecting a government U-turn on plans to cut energy support, meaning households are likely to avoid a 20% bill hike in April.
Critics and supporters of the energy support package can agree on one thing: in terms of cost and reach, this is a shock and awe policy move.
Daily Briefing: The typical energy bill in October will be over £2,000 higher than the same time last year.
New polling points to a public heavily in favour of public ownership.
The energy price cap rise has placed roughly a quarter of UK households in fuel poverty. Why are prices soaring and what can we do about it?
Maggie Pagano talks to Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Gordon, about the recent spike in gas prices and why government policy has led to an inefficient market.
Daily briefing: As the gas crisis intensifies, one million customers could be left without a supplier in the next fortnight.
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