Power companies join demand for government action on energy bills

Utilities — including one of the “big six” national energy providers — have joined the chorus of demands for Conservative leadership candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to come up with a package of improved aid for consumers facing sky-high bills this winter.< /p>

The call from EDF and other suppliers came as money-saving expert Martin Lewis said it was necessary provide immediate reassurance of 'cataclysmic' price hikes to avert mental health damage to millions.

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will meet with power generation companies on Thursday , which are making huge profits due to exorbitant global gas prices.