LONDON, Apr 2 for a sharp rise in electricity and gas prices, RIA Novosti correspondent reports. They gathered in front of the Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street, demanding the resignation of Boris Johnson and the entire Conservative government.
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In addition to London, the National Assembly announced shares in two dozen of the largest cities in the country, including Liverpool and Manchester. Since April 1, the UK has sharply raised the price threshold for gas and electricity — immediately by 54 percent . The decision was made back in February, but it came into force only now, as the regulator updates the price threshold twice a year: for April-September and for October-March. Suppliers cannot exceed this figure. Thus, the cost of the British on energy will increase by an average of 700 pounds per year and amount to about two thousand. Because of this, annual inflation in Britain in February reached a record level for 30 years — 6.2 percent. The results of a survey conducted by the National Statistical Service indicate that the inhabitants of the country have to seriously reduce spending: more than half of the respondents said they were saving on goods, non-essentials, 34 percent on gas or electricity, 31 percent on food and essentials. on products against the backdrop of anti-Russian sanctions