Energy bills are rising for everybody and even with the UK Government’s £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme and £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee in place until the end of March, millions of households are set to feel the financial squeeze tighten even further over the upcoming festive season.
Household budgets are being pushed to the limit and even though Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the Autumn Statement earlier this month that the Energy Price Guarantee will be increased to £3,000 from April and be in place for 12 months, households may still face higher energy bills over the colder months - despite nationwide efforts to reduce usage.
Brean Horne, personal finance expert at comparison website NerdWallet, shares her key tips on how to challenge your requested Direct Debit payment, especially if you have made radical reductions to your energy consumption, but the estimated bill is still high.
