The chancellor is set to extend the energy price guarantee for a further three months today in a dramatic policy u-turn.
The guarantee had been due to rise to £3,000, with today's announcement ensuring average annual household bills are capped at £2,500 until mid-June. The government says this will save a typical household around £160 but, with the £400 of support that was available to households over the winter in monthly instalments due to end in April, not everyone has reacted positively to the news.
The announcement has received widespread criticism from Manchester Evening News readers, who don't think this cap will make a difference for families already suffering hardship with bills and more during the cost of living crisis.
