All UK households will receive £200 towards the cost of rising energy bills, but the amount will need to be repaid in full.
Ofgem today (Thursday) announced average gas and electricity bills will rise by £693 in April, a huge jump of 54%.
It is likely to put pressure on households, especially those that are less well off who spend a higher proportion of their income on simply keeping their homes warm and lights on.
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