Ministers criticised for media absence after UK energy price cap rise

Labour attacks dereliction of duty' as TV and radio presenters call on members of government to respond

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Downing Street has faced widespread disbelief at the refusal of ministers to appear on TV and radio to answer questions about the increase in energy price cap.

Broadcasters and opposition parties criticised the TV and radio silence of ministers after it was confirmed at 7am on Friday that the price cap was increasing in line with predictions to 3,549.