Energy price cap will not take effect this winter, says industry

Consumers likely to have to wait until late 2018 for legislation promised by Theresa May to take force
Energy industry figures have said it is virtually impossible for Theresa May’s wide-ranging cap on energy bills to take effect this winter, as ministers suggested bills for some consumers could be capped within months.Draft legislation will be published next week to help the regulator Ofgem cap prices for the 12m households in England, Wales and Scotland on standard variable tariffs, the