Why Liz Truss may abandon Boris Johnson’s energy overhaul

Officials reportedly told to pause plans to shake up energy markets through new legislation

Liz Truss in Downing Street
New PM Liz Truss is said to be prioritising capping energy bills
(Image credit: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

The prime minister is preparing to ditch or pause work on her predecessor’s Energy Bill in order to focus on driving down UK households’ energy costs, sources claim.

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