As of April 1, the price cap on energy bills for households in Great Britain has increased by a mammoth 54% and the pre-announced price rises add to the ongoing misery for consumers who are already suffering as food, fuel and other household bills continue to soar. Everything from energy bills to council tax, water bills and even the cost of a pint will be impacted and the Government is expected to announce an increase in the cost of prescriptions in England.
M.E.N reporter Louisa Gregson went to Bury to ask people on the street how they felt about the much dreaded energy hike and the perfect storm of surging costs and stagnant wages brewing dark clouds over their heads.
