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Catherine Furze

Help you can get from British Gas, EDF and Shell if you're struggling to pay your energy bills

Major energy companies still have money on hand to help vulnerable families stay warm as the winter weather bites.

Millions of pounds worth in grants is available to give to households struggling to pay for their energy bills, and you can even apply to one - British Gas - whether you're a customer or not. The money could be vital for struggling households facing sharply-rising costs in the colder months. From April, prices will rise again by 20% on average under the Energy Price Guarantee, with a typical bill rising from £2,500 a year to £3,000 a year.

Many grants have already been paid out, but energy companies still have money - sometimes up to thousands of pounds - to support households experiencing financial difficulties.

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