- Scotland's papers: 'Record' energy hike and teachers in strike vote BBC
- GMB boss predicts mass non-payment of energy bills and says national strike could be 'justified' Daily Record
- Scotland's papers: 'Skyrocketing' inflation and 'keep rubbish inside' BBC
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Many of the front pages -out before the energy price cap was announced - lead with speculation that it would rise to more than £3,500. Millions of people are facing an 80% increase in bills from October, declares the i.
The Herald says Ofgem has been warned it will be sued in a Scots-backed court action which could see fuel bills cost more than people's monthly mortgage payments. The paper says the Highlands and Islands Housing Associations Affordable Warmth Group has teamed up with the Good Law Project and Fuel Poverty Action to raise concern that the market regulator Ofgem is unlawfully failing to take measures to protect vulnerable customers from soaring energy bills.
The Scotsman leads with a think-tank warning that failing to act on the energy crisis could bankrupt energy firms and cost the UK more in the long run. The Resolution Foundation questioned a lack of investment on dealing with the cost of living issue, saying "clearly more is going to be needed" on top of tax cuts. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce pleaded for support to save businesses they claim are on the brink of collapse.
The Edinburgh Evening News reports that the owner of a family-run shop is facing a "nightmare" electricity bill hike and says he could be forced to shut or stay open in a "blackout". Asif Mohammad who owns Fazal and Sons convenience store in Moredun, was told by Scottish Power that the cost of his electricity would be almost £70,000 under a one-year contract - a monthly cost of £5000.
With the price cap rising, The Daily Telegraph says the new prime minister will announce plans to help people with their energy bills within days of being in No 10. A Treasury source has said the chancellor has been working so the incoming PM "can hit the ground running", according to the paper.
The Times says Liz Truss has accepted that the energy crisis will define her premiership if she becomes the next prime minister. The Tory leadership candidate held talks with the business secretary, her prospective chancellor and other senior members of her team about a "big package" of help, the paper says.
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused by opposition parties of "falling asleep at the wheel" for flying to Denmark during Scotland's strike chaos, according to the Scottish Daily Mail. The paper says she flew to Denmark on Thursday to open a new "Nordic office". The Scottish government building will cost taxpayers an estimated £600,000 a year in upkeep for its day-to-day running and hospitality costs.
The Metro reports that teachers have become the latest group to ballot for industrial action in Scotland. The paper says all primaries and nurseries in Glasgow will close for three days next month, when separate strike action is held by school cleaners.
The Scottish Daily Express says early-years staff, support workers and administration personnel in Glasgow are among school employees who will strike from 6 September
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