The cost-of-living rise coming next month is “the worst” crisis Brits have faced in 22 years including Covid and the financial crash, according to Martin Lewis.
The Money Saving Expert warned there is "absolute panic" over the "catastrophic" rise in energy bills which will come into place on April 1. In a desperate plea, he urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to do more help to the poorest ahead of Wednesday’s Spring Statement.
Mr Sunak today hinted he could cut fuel duty and did not rule out tweaking income tax or National Insurance thresholds to give people more of their money. He revealed he has set up a cost of living unit in the Treasury - amid suggestions he could raise the £150 council tax rebate or £200 repayable discount off energy bills.
