Scots will be hit with massive energy bill rises after the Conservative Government announced an end to the current price cap.
The so-called energy prince guarantee began in October and was supposed to run for two years. But worsening public finances has forced Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt to u-turn in his Autumn Statement.
Under the current scheme, a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is expected to pay around £2,500 annually.
