Christmas is a tough time of year for the old bank balance. And thanks to the cost of living crisis, there are many who have no idea who they will afford to pay for food and fuel this festive season.
But money-saving expert Martin Lewis has given a grim warning for the future on the last episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live before Christmas. The cash-hoarding guru said, although this year is bringing worries over energy costs, next year may bring more bad news.
He said that the Energy Price Guarantee is "not being paid next winter".