Households who are already feeling the pinch are bracing themselves for hikes in their energy bills.
Regulator Ofgem this week approved a 54 per cent increase in the energy price cap - the maximum amount that can be charged to customers for their gas and electricity.
With average bills set to rise by £693, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, the government is now offering some help to families with an energy bill rebate worth £350 through two methods.
