Downing Street was reacting to earlier reports in today’s Financial Times saying the business energy support scheme may not be in operation until November.
However, The Guardian now quotes Downing Street sources confirming that even if the scheme is not operational at the start of October, payments would be backdated to that point so they do not lose out.
The prime minister’s spokesperson told reporters: “We will confirm further details of the business support scheme next week. The scheme will support businesses with their October energy bills and that includes through backdating if necessary.”
