The government has unveiled new much-needed support for farming and rural businesses facing surging energy bills this winter.

Through a new Energy Bill Relief Scheme announced today, the government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all UK businesses.

It means bills will be cut by around half their expected level this winter, with support applying to fixed contracts agreed on or after 1 April 2022, as well as to deemed, variable and flexible tariffs and contracts.

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