With the cost of living still rising, and the price cap on energy bills set to soar once again later in the year, many people are worrying about how to make ends meet, with searches of the term “can’t pay my bills” up 2,400 per cent in the last seven days.
An anonymous campaign by Don’t Pay UK has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, with the scheme encouraging people to stop paying their energy bills this winter in an attempt to reduce the cost. However, consumers have been warned against taking part in this trend as it can have devastating consequences on your finances long-term, and see supplies cut off when they’re needed most.
The Manchester Evening News looked at steps customers can take to pay at least part of their bills, and how you can avoid having your energy supply shut off.
