Chancellor rules out help with north's 'unsustainable' energy prices

Chancellor Rishi Sunak ruled out UK Government help with the 'unsustainable' cost of energy in the north-east and Highlands. Picture by HM Treasury.

Exclusive: Chancellor rules out further help with ‘unsustainable’ north energy costs as thousands in ‘crisis’ over bills

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has told the P&J there are no plans for help with the higher energy prices in the north-east and Highlands – as thousands turn to emergency help with the soaring costs.