With news that the government is set to introduce an energy bill price cap for businesses, hospitality owners are calling for the ‘fine print’ in a scheme that promises to discount bills for six months. The Energy Bill Relief Scheme will come into effect on October 1.
It follows calls from businesses to the government for assistance, with many reporting staggeringly high quotes from energy companies. The treasury has now said that energy bills will be capped at ‘less than half’ what has been anticipated for the winter.
In announcing the plan, Prime minister Liz Truss said: “As we are doing for consumers, our new scheme will keep their energy bills down from October, providing certainty and peace of mind.
