A single mum who can only afford a single meal a day for her children while avoiding using the heating because of the rising energy prices broke down in tears on the radio.
The woman, known only as Zara, said her three kids all skip breakfast and make do with a piece of fruit as they wait until their evening meal later on.
Such is her money woes, caused by Ofgem raising the price cap of electricity and gas by 54% today, she only eats their leftovers once they have finished their dinner.
