Retail NI Comments on Business Secretary Energy Cap Statement

Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said:

“Given the crippling financial difficulties that local independent retailers and other small businesses are experiencing, it is hugely disappointing that more clarity was not provided on the Energy Cap.”

“We have been given no timelines on how the Energy cap will apply to Northern Ireland business owners. This is unacceptable and our members deserve better. “

“This is not just a Cost of Doing Business Crisis-it has now an emergency”

“Government needs to ensure that a clear date is provided for the introduction of the Energy Bill Cap, a business rates holiday and VAT reductions to support local small businesses”