BREAKING: Liz Truss refuses to say whether autumn benefits rise will go ahead.
Liz Truss has refused to comment on whether benefits claimants might see a real terms cut as a cost-saving measure this autumn.She admitted a ‘difficult winter’ was ahead and that the mini-budget caused ‘disruption’ when pressed by reporters.
Asked by broadcasters about whether the uprating would take place, Ms Truss said: ‘The biggest part of the package that we announced was the support for families on energy as well as making sure that we reversed the national insurance rise. Pressed for more information, the Prime Minister added: ‘As I said this is something the Work and Pensions Secretary is looking at.supports HTML5 video‘What is important to me is that we are fair in the decisions we make, but most importantly that we help families and businesses at this very difficult time with their energy prices.
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