The UK government today announced an 80% increase in the price of electricity and gas, risking exacerbating the cost of living crisis.
Prime Minister Johnson resignation statement on July 7 after a series of scandals and facing strong opposition from members of the Conservative party.
The race for a successor is ongoing with two candidates, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, the final results announced on 5/9.
Sunak and Truss are debating how to respond to the energy crisis.
Their proposals, such as stopping environmental protection taxes or reducing retail taxes, have been rejected by analysts for not helping households reduce costs.
The UK government today announced an 80% increase in the price of electricity and gas, risking exacerbating the cost of living crisis.