UK Industries Seek Support In Face Of Rising Gas Prices

RUNCORN, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: The sun sets behind wind turbines and electricity pylons dominate the landscape at Ince Salt Marshes near to chemical and manufacturing plants on the River Mersey estuary on October 11, 2021 in Runcorn, England. Wholesale gas prices in the UK have risen 250% since January, causing many companies within heavy industry to raise alarm about the viability in the absence of government support. Interviewed last week, the company's Business Secretary said he would not commit to "any firm figure or subsidy" for UK businesses. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)