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Rising energy bills a 'price worth paying' for UK's security, says Liz Truss
Liz Truss has told reporters that she will not be encouraging households to ration their energy usage this winter
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InYourArea News
Widnes property firm backed Truss leadership campaign with £15,000 donation
Liz Truss declared more than £400,000 in donations that supported her successful bid to become Tory Party leader and Prime Minister.
InYourArea News
MP warns of Cheshire fracking risks as Truss arrives in No. 10
Mike Amesbury said shale gas would take years to produce at scale and be prone to the same pitfalls of the international energy market the nation is already grappling with.
InYourArea Community
Lib Dems demand energy grants to avoid 'ghost towns' in Hinckley and Bosworth
The Lib Dems have urged the government to take action to save small firms facing an expected 400 per cent leap in their energy bills
National
Liz Truss denies being 'coy' over plans to tackle energy bills
The Tory frontrunner repeatedly declined to give details on her plans
National
Labour leader's pledge to freeze fuel bills by windfall levy extension
Sir Keir added that scrapping the planned increases in the price cap would keep inflation down
InYourArea News
Halton Greens want home improvement finance scheme to ease bills
A local election contender believes teaming up with the Green Finance Institute would unlock investment for home improvements.
InYourArea News
New fast food outlets could be made to clean up litter
The Government has sought to "clarify" guidance for councils on what conditions they can imposed during the planning process.
InYourArea News
Private firms 'profiteering from the most vulnerable children' says Runcorn MP
Mike Amesbury said Halton Borough Council is losing two social workers for each one it recruits and depending on agency staff.
National
Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss: How will the Tories select a winner?
The next leader will be announced to the public on September 5
National
Sky News cancels Tory leadership debate as Sunak and Truss decline to attend
The cancellation comes after televised hustings descended into public slanging matches
InYourArea News
£500k Sankey Canal repair fund announced after outcry in Widnes
It is hoped that repair works and sealing the lock will help to better retain water in future.