Liz Truss warns the UK faces a ‘difficult winter’ as energy prices rise, but defends mini-budget

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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.

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