- Protests were held in several UK cities on Saturday over a worsening cost of living crisis many people think has been made worse by government policies.
- UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has capped the rise so that the average household will pay annual energy bills of 2,500 pounds, ($2,792, €2,840) — much lower than some of the worst forecasts.
- The tax-slashing plan, along with the cost to the government of the energy price cap, will dramatically increase government borrowing.
UK protesters burn energy bills over PM Truss’ mini budget 01.10.2022
