Prime Minister Liz Truss admitted that it will be a “difficult winter” for the UK hours before the new energy price cap came into force from today (Saturday, October 1). But she defended the mini-budget revealed earlier this week despite the “disruption” the plans caused.
From October 1 an average household’s bill is set to rise to £2,500 and Brits have been rushing to submit meter readings in time. The energy hike comes amid economic chaos this week which broke out when the Chancellor announced his mini-budget.
Speaking to broadcasters on Friday, the Prime Minister said: “I recognise there has been disruption but it was really, really important we were able to get help to families as soon as possible.
