Energy bills activists have set off flares and are protesting outside Parliament after the latest Ofgem price cap hike.
Millions of Brits woke up to the news this morning that their energy bills are set to soar by £1,578 a year on average.
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 and marking an 80 per cent increase.
