Thousands of companies might avoid collapse this winter after the Government announced a new package of energy bill support, but business groups warned it is just a "short-term fix".Ministers said the new scheme could roughly halve the price paid for wholesale gas and electricity by non-domestic customers, which include schools and charities.

Thousands of companies might avoid collapse this winter after the Government announced a new package of energy bill support, but business groups warned it is just a "short-term fix".Ministers said the new scheme could roughly halve the price paid for wholesale gas and electricity by non-domestic customers, which include schools and charities.