BBCNEWS BBC News at Six February 3, 2022 18:02:00
Will intensify for millions of people this spring after the regulator 0fgem confirmed an increase in what energy companies can charge their customers. millions of households will now face soaring energy bills from april, with the average energy bill rising by almost £700 a year. that's because the energy price cap, which is what the average household in england, scotland and wales pays for energy if they're not on a fixed deal with their supplier, was increased to almost £2,000. the changes will affect around 22 million households in england, wales and scotland. interest rates have also doub...