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Energy price cap rise: The economic circumstances forcing yet another increase

'The rise is driven by the cost of buying gas on the wholesale market, which has been at record levels for about a year'

Manchester Evening News

Rylan Clark hits back as viewers claim he's 'too rich' to understand energy crisis

Rylan Clark and Ruth Langsford discussed the energy price cap hike on This Morning with Martin Lewis, following the 'disgusting' announcement

Daily Mirror

Exact date you need to submit an energy meter reading by as price cap to hit £3,549

The last time the price cap rose in April, experts including Martin Lewis suggested taking meter readings the day before the new figure came into place so you can lower the risk of being overcharged

Daily Mirror

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Protesters to descend on Ofgem Glasgow offices after huge energy bill price hike

The Power to the People campaigners set up the action after it was announced household bills will rise by 80 per cent later this year.

Daily Record

Government 'missing in action' amid 'terrifying' energy price news

No ministers have appeared on the morning broadcast rounds in response to the price cap rise

Liverpool Echo

Nicola Sturgeon demands energy price cap is 'cancelled' as bills set to rise by 80%

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the Scottish and UK Governments have a "moral duty" to fix the "national emergency".

Daily Record

Why French households are protected from soaring energy costs while British families struggle

Difference between two neighbouring countries with interconnected electricity grids is staggering

Wales Online

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When is the next energy price cap — and how much will it rise by?

The massive rise in energy prices is putting pressure on millions of households across the UK but the October price cap rise won't be the last increase, according to experts

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis issues warning on ITV's Lorraine that there 'will be deaths' due to energy crisis

Martin Lewis has issued a sober warning following the announcement that Ofgem will rise the energy price cap by 80 per cent with the average bill hitting £3549

Edinburgh Live

Why are energy bills increasing?

Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world driving up household bills

The Independent UK

'Missing in action': Tories avoid media interviews despite Ofgem price cap hike

THE UK Government has been accused of abdicating its responsibility after no Tory minister was willing to speak to the media following Ofgem’s…

The National (Scotland)

Energy cap leap looks to be moment when UK recession fears turn into reality

Rocketing gas and electricity prices may usher in some benefits – but none will have much impact this winter

The Guardian - UK

'Dereliction of duty': Government ministers absent from TV studios after energy price cap hike

Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves accused ministers of being nowhere to be seen on the morning of the Ofgem announcement

Wales Online

Energy prices are set to skyrocket again - what support has already been announced by the government and could more help be coming?

The government and other organisations are offering a wide range of support for people concerned with paying their energy bills from October 1

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Daily Mirror

Husband who had to sell dead wife's belongings 'can only afford to heat one room'

Jason Alcock was forced to sell his late wife's belongings to cover his rising bills and now fears the October price hike will leave him freezing in his own home

The National (Scotland)

Ofgem to be sued over 'failures' with energy price cap to spike by 80 per cent

A COALITION of campaign groups, including one focused on the Scottish Highlands and Islands, has announced plans to sue Ofgem over the energy price…

Daily Record

Martin Lewis calls energy price cap hike 'devastating' and warns 'lives will be lost'

Households could face bills of up to £3500 for gas and electricity.

Liverpool Echo

Energy price cap increase: What happens if you refuse or can't afford to pay bills

Ofgem have announced the energy price cap will jump to £3,549 in October and many can't or won't pay bills

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The Guardian - UK

New Ofgem cap means poorest homes to spend up to 47% of budget on energy

Calculations made for the Guardian based on Ofgem and ONS figures are ‘truly terrifying’

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis close to tears over energy crisis as he says 'I don't have an answer'

Martin Lewis appeared emotional during a BBC Breakfast appearance this morning, where he said he was "out of tools" to help the most vulnerable through the energy crisis

AFP

UK cost-of-living crisis worsens as energy price cap nearly doubles

London (AFP) - British households on Friday faced an eye-watering 80-percent hike in electricity and gas bills, in a dramatic worsening of the cost-of-living crisis before winter as the country awaits a new leader.

Daily Mirror

What are the new price cap unit rates? Energy price cap per kWh 2022

Energy prices are set to rise by 80% in October, putting the average bill at £3,549 per year, but you could still pay more if you use more energy than the average household

Daily Mirror

Energy bills activists set off flares and protest near Westminster after price cap news

Energy regulator Ofgem announced its price cap will rise to £3,549 for those on default tariffs paying by direct debit, up from the current figure of £1,971, sparking protests outside Parliament

Wales Online

Fake Ofgem energy bill rebate scheme emails prompt warning

Cybercriminals are using the rocketing rates of inflation as a way to target those who are most vulnerable

The National (Scotland)

What happens if you don't pay your bills and other options amid energy price hike

HOUSEHOLDS across the UK will be facing the very grim reality of not being able to afford their energy bills this winter following Ofgem’s price…

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