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Industry unites behind plan for crisis fund to control soaring energy bills

A state-backed ‘deficit tariff scheme’ supported by banks would freeze energy bills at their current rate

The Guardian - UK

Minister forced to deny opposition claims of a ‘zombie Government’

Education Secretary James Cleverly claims ministers are still working as the cost of living squeeze continues

Evening Standard

Asda boss blasts 'Captain' Boris Johnson for 'going on shore leave' during crisis

Lord Rose, who is a Tory peer, lashed out at the holidaying PM, who has taken two breaks in a fortnight despite having just weeks left at the helm - fuming: "The captain of the ship is on shore leave, right – nobody is in charge at the moment"

Daily Mirror

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Zahawi condemns Labour’s energy plan for rewarding ‘wealthier people like me’

The Chancellor said he would rather target support for families struggling with the cost of living.

The Independent UK

Inflation surges to 10.1% in new costs bombshell

Bank of England ‘could be forced to more than double interest rates’

Evening Standard

Chancellor's new top adviser linked to free market ideologues and Ukip

THE Chancellor has reportedly hired a senior member of a right-wing free-market think tank closely linked to the official Vote Leave campaign.

The National (Scotland)

Workers' pay falls at record levels as Tories 'have lost control of the economy'

Boris Johnson is on his second holiday in a fortnight as Brits are facing a deepening cost of living crisis. Between April and June, regular pay slumped by 3% when taking skyrocketing inflation into account, according to official statistics.

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Taskforce set up in bid to deliver energy bill discount in Northern Ireland

UK Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi met Stormont Economy Minister Gordon Lyons and Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey in Belfast last week.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer warns Brits 'suffering every day' as he unveils £29bn energy bills plan

Labour’s leader Sir Keir Starmer said millions are “very, very worried”, from families forced to put food back on supermarket shelves to an 84-year-old in Dewsbury “too scared” to heat her home in winter

Daily Mirror

Cost of living: Chancellor to meet Stormont ministers again over £400 energy bill discount

Stormont ministers are looking at the Treasury paying money to energy companies in Northern Ireland to take off customers bills

Belfast Live

Treasury drawing up new scheme to ‘cut energy costs by £400’

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has asked officials to draw up a multibillion-pound package to reduce the price cap from January

Evening Standard

Liz Truss could cancel £400 cost-of-living energy bills discount for richer Brits

All Brits are due to get £400 off their soaring energy bills between October and March - but a key ally of the likely PM said it was 'odd' and should be 'revisited'

Daily Mirror

Winter energy bills 'could be slashed by £400' in new plans

There are reports that more help will be announced by the new PM

Wales Online

Treasury ‘draws up plan to cut £400 from energy bills in January’

Lending scheme proposal comes as Liz Truss considers cutting existing support for ‘high earners’

The Independent UK

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Manchester Evening News

Can Manchester avoid a winter of blackouts?

Worst-case scenario could see country left short of power

The Independent UK

Labour demands energy price cap freeze amid rising cost of living

Starmer’s party joins Lib Dems in calling for October freeze, as Treasury considers plan to reduce cap

Wales Online

We asked the Chancellor why Wales is missing out on HS2 funding and the answers show they still simply don't get it

They ended the interview after we pressed him on the issue of rail funding in Wales

Daily Mirror

Shocktober: 10 reasons October will be worst month for Brits in 40 years

The cost of living crisis is getting worse and October is set to be a tough month for millions of families. We explain all the key dates and events to be aware of, including when energy bills will rise.

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The Guardian - UK

UK energy bills ‘set to cost two months’ wages’, ministers warned

TUC calls for October energy price cap rise to be cancelled as chancellor tells firms to invest ‘extraordinary profits’

The Guardian - UK

Which energy firms met Boris Johnson – and how big are their profits?

Vital statistics on power-generation firms suspected of having cashed in on high energy prices

Wales Online

Boris Johnson asks energy firms to act 'in the national interest' as prices surge

The Prime Minister has urged energy companies to help vulnerable customers but has said no action will be taken until his replacement takes office

Evening Standard

Britain has no government – and multiple crises

Britain doesn’t really have a government at the moment. In summers past, this wouldn’t be much of a problem. But the crises are congealing. And waiting until a new prime minister is warmly ensconced in Number 10 is a disaster waiting to happen.

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson urges power companies to act ‘in the national interest’ to ease cost of living pressure

The outgoing Prime Minister did not, however, announce any new immediate help for hard-pressed families

The Guardian - UK

More than 100,000 people join Don’t Pay UK in protest against energy price rises

Campaign group plans mass non-payment if 1 million sign up and government fails to address crisis

Daily Mirror

MPs enjoy £82,000 worth of freebies in 2 months while Brits scramble to pay bills

The Mirror's analysis found Tory MPs declared more than twice as many freebies than any other party, with 42 Conservative MPs accepting £54,033 worth of tickets for events including Wimbledon, Glastonbury, the British Grand Prix and concerts by Ed Sheeran, Adele and the Rolling Stones

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