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good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. energy bills for businesses are to be cut by about half their predicted level, in a package of measures unveiled by the government. the wholesale cost of gas and electricity is to be capped for non domestic customers from first octoberfor six months in an attempt to stop companies from going bust. hospitals, schools and places like community halls and churches will also receive the support. industry groups welcomed the package though warned that further support may be needed after the winter. our business correspondent emma simpson has more. meet emma simpson has more. a pub owner, trying to s his meet a pub owner, trying to serve his customers and wondering how to keep the lights on. sean was facing a £170,000 increase in energy costs. he is relieved the government has given him a big helping hand. we are very pleased given him a big helping hand. we are very pleased to given him a big helping hand. we are ver ....