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General update

The confirmation of Liz Truss as new PM and the decisive action around energy pricing has been a significant event this week that looks to have been welcomed and seen as a major factor in addressing rising inflation. How this actually impacts businesses and consumers is being worked through, as many have flagged concerns for local businesses and the knock-on impact of this on UK consumers. The Federation of Small Businesses has said the business side of the government plan was still "sparse on detail".

In a busy schedule, the PM announced that the government will limit energy bill rises for all households for 2 years. A typical household energy bill will be capped at £2,500 annually until 2024. This covers England, Scotland and Wales, with an equivalent scheme to be announced in Northern Irelan...

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