A Belfast chip shop owner has said he's feeling 'terrified' about the months ahead as his energy bills hit over £4,000 a month.
As the global energy crisis deepens, David Thacker, who runs The Chippy on the Shankill Road, has seen his energy bills skyrocket as tariffs continue to rise.
It comes as the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Northern Ireland said energy bills this autumn and winter may be “the final nail in the coffin” for many.