The government announced business will receive a 45% discount on closing wholesale energy prices by the end of last week, but for some the intervention came too late. Sky's AliFortescue and frazeratsky have further details. Latest:
PM to 'make sure business can get through winter'
"We'll make sure that the most vulnerable businesses, like pubs, like shops, continue to be supported, after that." She added:"Support for high streets and public services should be in place for at least the next year and include measures to improve energy efficiency and cut bills in the long term."Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said:"This intervention is unprecedented and extremely appreciated as we head into an uncertain winter with numerous challenges on many fronts."