UK’s Truss Freezes Energy Price in First Major Policy Intervention

UK’s Truss Freezes Energy Price in First Major Policy Intervention
Prime Minister Liz Truss speaking in the House of Commons, London, on Sept. 8, 2022. House of Commons via PA
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The price of a typical British household’s energy bill will be capped at £2,500 a year for the next two years, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announced on Thursday as part of a package to tackle the cost of living squeeze.

It’s unclear how much the package will cost, but it was estimated to run between £100 billion and £150 billion, which will be paid for out of Treasury funds and by borrowing.