Paused fuel duty hike ‘a step forward’ but energy cost support for business cannot wait
The East Midlands Chamber has cautiously welcomed Government’s announcement to shelve plans to increase fuel duty from September but called for greater action to help business navigating high costs. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “Holding off on the long-trailed 5p fuel duty increase for the rest of the year is a step forward and will be welcome news to motorists - for a bit. Not unlike the temporary sticking plaster approach we saw with […]
