A single mother from Co Tyrone has spoken of her heartbreak as she can’t afford to pay for heating for herself and her daughter.
Debbie Roberts, who lives in Dungannon and works full time, says she feels she has failed as a parent as the rising cost of bills has left her having to choose eat over heat.
Energy companies have announced a series of price increases in recent months, with SSE Airtricity announcing its latest rise of 35% in electricity and 28% for Northern Ireland customers on Friday.