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UK Government to freeze business energy rates for six months

Some have warned that many will still face un-manageable costs next year.

Steven Brown

21st Sep 2022

Businesses will have their energy bills cut by around half their expected level as many face soaring costs over the winter.

The UK Government announced it will cap the wholesale price of electricity and gas to firms in a bid to help them in the months ahead.

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