As a slew of bill hikes take effect in April, state pensioners can make life easier for themselves with 10 freebies and discounts that could add up to as much as £13,000 a year.
As Ofgem raises its price cap from £1,738 to £1,849 a year, families on a standard variable tariff in England, Wales and Scotland face a 6.4 per cent increase in energy bills starting on Tuesday, which is on average an extra £111 a year.
