Truss 'Mulls Freezing' Energy Bills as UK Gets Ready for New PM to Prevent 'Armageddon Scenario'
Truss 'Mulls Freezing' Energy Bills as UK Gets Ready for New PM to Prevent 'Armageddon Scenario'
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UK: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is likely to be named as the winner of the summer Tory leadership contest to depose Prime Minister Boris Johnson shortly after noon on Monday, according to polls.

The Telegraph reported that Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, if she wins the Tory leadership contest, will consider freezing energy bills for millions of British households this winter to prevent an "Armageddon scenario" as the clock counts toward the new prime minister. is for appointment. United Kingdom.

The winner will be announced later on Monday and will reside at 10 Downing Street on 6 September.

Anonymous sources told The Telegraph that Truss campaign officials were "extremely actively exploring" the idea of ​​freezing energy costs, and that the business secretary, Quasi Quarteng, is expected to succeed David Cameron as chancellor, if The truss "appeared to be very actively" open to it if the Tory leadership wins the competition.

According to sources who spoke to The Telegraph, the details of such an energy bill freeze, including the benefits, for how long, at what cost and to what extent the taxpayer will cover the cost, is still up for debate.

Truss insisted, "We [Britain] have the attitude and spirit to achieve this," and that he was elected as the next prime minister "of the challenges we face and the difficult decisions we have to make." Vowed to be clear with the public about". of Britain.

To put this country on the right footing for the upcoming winter, Truss insisted that if he wins the election for prime minister, he will be sure of how we address the problem of energy costs and a long-term one. The announcement was made- supply period within a week.

Britain's top diplomat has promised that if she wins the Tory leadership election, she will take immediate action to address the cost of living crisis and a "comprehensive plan" to make the UK economy "more resilient and competitive". "Give it.

In an excerpt for the Sunday Telegraph, Truss acknowledged that "these are tough times and the months ahead will be tough" and she "understands how challenging the cost of a life crisis is for everyone."

The annual energy cost of the average household in the UK will increase from £1,971 to £3,549 starting in October, when the new price cap goes into effect.

Britain's energy regulator Offgame last month announced an 80% increase in energy price limits against the backdrop of rising international energy prices. Offgame chief executive Jonathan Brearley issued a warning that energy prices are likely to continue rising and urged Britain's next prime minister to take new action to address the issue.

Many aspects of the British economy are already feeling the effects of the energy crisis.

National Health Service (NHS) officials have warned they may need to reduce services and lay off staff as their energy costs are expected to double or triple this winter. Seven out of ten British pubs have said they could go out of business this season.

In late February, the truce issued a warning, stating that Britain would suffer an "economic hit" as a result of sanctions imposed on Moscow by London and other Western countries in retaliation for Russia's ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. Must be ready.

On 24 February, Moscow launched its special operation to demilitarize and de-nazify Ukraine in response to requests from the Donbas republics to defend Kyiv.

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