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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Alistair Houghton

Government must act NOW on energy crisis - Martin Lewis and Chambers demand support for homes and businesses

The Government must offer a massive package of support for householders and business owners to help with them with the soaring cost of energy, business and industry leaders are warning.

It was confirmed today that the energy price cap will rise by 80.06%, with warnings that many people may be unable to pay bills and that companies may be forced out of business due to soaring costs.

There are widespread calls for Government intervention, and for measures including an emergency energy grant for business.

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