Industry commentators have reacted to newly elected Liz Truss' energy plan, which aims to cap energy bills for households for the next two years at £2,500. The plan is expected to cost the UK economy up to £150bn. Businesses will also have its bills capped for six months, which equity research analyst at Quilter Cheviot, Tom Gilbey, said was welcome as thousands of companies face huge rises in bills from next month. There has been no additional support announced for those most vulnerable to rising prices. This is Truss' first major policy announcement since winning the Tory leaders...
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