The Government says more details on its planned support scheme for businesses struggling with energy bills will be released next week - and says support would be backdated if the scheme is delayed.
Liz Truss last week said businesses would get help with soaring energy costs but said details would come later. The Government is set to hold an emergency "fiscal event" within days to unveil plans to help businesses, households and public sector bodies.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said today: "We will confirm further details of the business support scheme next week.