Fears 'seven out of 10 pubs won't make the winter' without urgent support to combat energy cost crisis

This year continues to be a difficult one for many, especially Manchester’s hospitality businesses. While the cost of living rises for domestic households are starting to be felt, Manchester’s restaurants, bars and pubs have also been feeling the strain as the cost of ingredients soars along with their energy bills and general operating costs.

Stacey Solomon has admitted that she may struggle to pay her energy bills this winter amid the cost of living crisis.

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.

The Scottish Government has asked for an urgent meeting with the Chancellor to discuss "reversing the damaging effects of the UK Government's tax proposals".

UK charities have issued a stark warning about how high energy prices will affect children's development over the winter months.

Households all across the UK are being urged to submit a meter reading before the month ends as prices go up in October.

The chancellor has this morning set out the government's plan to 'solve the riddle of growth' and to help people with the cost-of-living crisis with widespread tax cuts for the highest earners in a 'new era'. Kwasi Kwarteng delivered the government's mini budget to the House of Commons as he announced expected caps to rising energy bills and lifting the cap on bankers bonuses.

Money saving guru Martin Lewis issued an important warning about the new energy guarantee in an emergency live show on Thursday night (September 22). Live on ITV, Lewis explained the new price guarantee intervention introduced by the government.

EXCLUSIVE: New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng are preparing to unveil the government’s plan to tackle the worst cost-of-living crisis for decades, and the TV industry is not immune.

Martin Lewis was back at the helm of Good Morning Britain today (September 21) to offer his expert advice amid the cost of living crisis. The Money Saving Expert founder was set to appear alongside Susanna Reid on the ITV news programme every Monday throughout September to to host ‘Martin’s Money Mondays’.

five organisations representing the UK hospitality sector penned an open letter to the UK government amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. They highlighted “rocketing energy prices” that were forecast to become “a matter of existential emergency” this year, and demanded urgent government action to prevent a catastrophe to UK culture.Mark Davyd, MVT CEO, spoke to NME at the time about the true threat posed by the looming price hike.

With news that the government is set to introduce an energy bill price cap for businesses, hospitality owners are calling for the ‘fine print’ in a scheme that promises to discount bills for six months. The Energy Bill Relief Scheme will come into effect on October 1.

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II has already gone down in history as a once-in-a-lifetime event, with huge praise reaped on both the organisers and the tireless broadcasters coordinating events and beaming them across the world. All except.

An expensive tribute. Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral was an event unlike anything the United Kingdom has ever seen — and the cost reflected that fact.

Last week, Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that the typical UK household will pay no more than £2,500 a year for energy for the next two years from October as the UK Government responds to soaring gas and electricity prices.

Ofgem has said it will continue to announce the cap on household energy prices, despite the UK Government saying it would guarantee lower bills for customers. The energy regulator said that it plans to still make the announcements every three months, as it continues to regulate how much suppliers can charge for their services.

Naman Ramachandran Leaders and celebrities around the world are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 on Thursday, ending a historic 70-year reign over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Her son and heir, King Charles III, said: “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.” President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people across the Commonwealth. The seven decades of her history-making reign bore witness to an age of unprecedented human advancement and the forward march of human dignity.”

Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a new energy price guarantee which will hold average household bills to no more than £2,500 for the next two years running up to a general election.