Two-thirds of UK families could be in fuel poverty by January, research finds

The new study by the University of York shows huge regional variations in the cost of living crisis. Photograph: Malcolm Park editorial/Alamy

Two-thirds of all UK households will be trapped in fuel poverty by January with planned government support leaving even middle-income households struggling to pay their bills, according to research.

It shows 18 million families, the equivalent of 45 million people, will be left trying to make ends meet after further predicted rises in the energy price cap in October and January.