Many households will have been plummeted into poverty as energy bills saw a whopping 54% increase on April 1.
And this week it was announced that the energy price cap would be increased further later this year. The government has been trying to find ways to help people in the UK cut costs as some homes are struggling and having to choose between eating and keeping warm as a result.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on May 26 that most vulnerable households across the UK will receive support of at least £1,200 this year, including a new one-off £650 cost of living payment. He also announced that the energy bills discount due to come in from October is being doubled from £200 to £400, while the requirement to pay it back will be scrapped.
