Energy prices could rise to nearly £3,000 a year from October this year, leading to fears households already fighting the cost of living crisis could be forced into unsustainable spending just to keep the lights on. And a local MP has slammed the UK Government for not doing more to help people facing the biggest cost of living crisis since the 1970s. The Chief Executive of energy regulator, Ofgem, made the announcement in front of MPs at Westminster on Tuesday. The forecast i

The UK Chancellor was slammed as “a blast from the past” as criticism grows of the lack of action announced to deal with the cost of living crisis. MP Gavin Newlands made the call as price increases hit their highest level in decades. With inflation hitting 9% this week – the highest rate in over 40 years – the cost of living is increasing across the board, with fears that the poorest will be hit hardest. Industry experts predict energy costs could rise by another 50% in Octo