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New British PM Liz Truss announces a cap on energy bills to combat cost-of-living crisis

CNBC · Hannah Ward-Glenton · last updated

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday announced a broad stimulus package to help Brits with soaring energy bills and attract investment into the energy sector. The cap will be in place from Oct. 1.

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