ONS reports inflation driven by energy price cap hike, while Kirsty Blackman issues warnings regarding the cost of living in Scotland.
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Updated Sep 19
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ONS reports inflation driven by energy price cap hike, while Kirsty Blackman issues warnings regarding the cost of living in Scotland.
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Ofgem announced a rise in the energy price cap across Scotland, Wales, and England.Also in this story
- Ofgem announced a price cap rise in Scotland, driven by the Middle East conflict, leading to political demands from John Swinney.
- Cornwall expects high bills due to price cap changes announced by Ofgem.
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Office for National Statistics
United Kingdom's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
Related events
- Ofgem announced an energy price cap rise in Scotland, coinciding with CAS advice for struggling citizens and linking to VAT removal proposals.
- ONS provides data on price cap impacts, which the Bank of England monitors as it informs central bank decisions.
- Scottish leaders address rising energy costs as Ofgem sets a new price cap amid Middle East conflict driving up gas prices.
- Rain Newton-Smith criticized the food price cap policy currently being debated in Scotland.
- ONS announces RPI inflation data for England. Government also sets the cap on regulated train fares.