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The consumer champion said the government confirmed the move as part of support measures

Liz Truss has confirmed the price cap will be frozen at £2,500

Fitriani Hay, wife of James Hay, donated £100,000 to Truss’s successful bid to become PM

The new Prime Minister has confirmed how long the new emergency energy package will be in place for

Liz Truss announced the UK Ofgem energy price cap will be capped at £2,500

Prime Minister promises support for businesses struggling with bills for six months, with more for vulnerable firms beyond that

Energy bills will be frozen at £2,500 for households for the next two years

Together with an Energy Bills Support Scheme of £400, today's announcement means the average bill will be £2,100 over the next year. Here's what it means, why fracking is restarting - and how it's a bill for your grandchildren

The Ofgem price cap is being replaced by a new "Energy Price Guarantee" which will cap bills at £2,500 a year on average for someone with typical use - but not everyone will benefit as it stands

The government has confirmed how the new energy support package will affect the previously announced £400 energy discount

The new Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a new energy price guarantee will come into force in October, that she says will save households £1,000 on energy as wholesale gas prices rise.