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London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned on Saturday that “millions of people” in the UK will not be able to pay their heating bills and will go without food this winter in the face of soaring energy prices. He stressed that “we have never seen anything like it before.”
We are facing a winter when millions of people will not be Choose between heating or foodBut due to the inability to afford either,” the official tweeted, urging the British government to “intervene so that people can meet their basic needs” by freezing rising energy prices.
Introduction lifetime fee It will allow the basic energy needs of the most vulnerable families to be met, and reap heartbreaking decisions this winter.”
Khan attached to his post a chart of the country’s energy prices from consultancy Auxilione, which indicates an 80% increase in bills in October, to exceed £3,600 (about $4,200) a year, up from £1971 ($2,300), which is the maximum. Set in April.
Energy crisis in Europe
Europe is currently facing energy crisis Which began after the application of sanctions on Moscow, which caused great damage to its economy. While the UK does not directly depend on Russia for fuel, it does suffer from high energy prices and a rising cost of living.
On Friday, British health authorities warned The government increased the number of patients and deteriorating health conditions Across the country, unless urgent measures are taken to curb rising energy prices.
For her part, the Secretary of State and candidate for prime minister in the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, admitted that the nation is waiting “harsh winter”With a commitment to carry out economic reform to help the population in the face of rising fuel and food prices.
The situation gets worse with the level inflation The highest level recorded in the country since February 1982. In July, the UK CPI rose to 10.1%.
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