Energy bills could hit £5,456 a year for households under latest price spike prediction

The cost of a pint would have to rise to “ridiculous” amounts to match the increase in running costs that landlords now face, according to a leading campaigner. Speaking to the Daily Star, Tom Stainer, the chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) group, said thousands of pubs could be forced to close because it is not “viable” for landlords to raise the cost of a pint to £15 or 20 to cover their soaring energy bills.

The cost of living has been at the forefront of many people's minds across the country, with yet another energy price cap rise in October set to rock households ahead of winter.

Liz Truss repeatedly declined to spell out her plans to tackle soaring energy bills, just 48 hours before she is tipped to become the next prime minister.

Liz Truss has said tax cuts that favour the rich are “fair” and promised only vague action on energy bills in a week’s time. Truss is the racing certainty to be declared the new Conservative leader and Prime Minister on Monday but has still to say how she would deliver help on the winter energy crisis.

A 23-year-old disabled woman may have to move in with OAPs at a nursing home as she can’t afford to pay for electricity to power her life-saving equipment.

Energy experts have issued a warning over a "phantom load" power drain that could lead to your bills increasing by £1,253 from October.

Keir Starmer was today forced to defend Labour's plan to freeze energy bills for everyone in Britain this winter - including the richest households. The Labour leader was challenged as to why wealthy celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Alan Sugar, Richard Branson or Gary Lineker should benefit from support during the cost-of-living crisis. Under his plans, Sir Keir wants the energy price cap to be frozen at its current level of £1,971 a year for typical households.

Households could save as much as £797 a year on energy bills with simple checks around the home. With the price cap set to increase to £3,549 per year for dual fuel in an average household from the autumn, most people are becoming ever more conscious of what's using up gas and electricity.

A brewery boss has warned that soaring energy bills could force some pubs to shut.

Martin Lewis issued a warning to households who are planning on cancelling their direct debit amid soaring energy bill prices. On Friday (August 26), Ofgem announced that energy bills for 24 million households on a standard tariff will increase by 80 per cent from October.

Pubs and restaurants have spoken of their alarm and despair over soaring energy price rises. One curry house owner fears he'll be 'closed before Christmas' over the 'disgusting' rate hikes.

The energy price cap will increase by around 80 per cent from the start of October, meaning the average household will pay £3,549 per year for gas and electricity. Gloomy forecasts predict that the cost of energy will continue to soar in the coming months leaving Brits in a bleak position.

With Ofgem's announcement that the energy price cap will soar to £3,549 in October, many may be concerned about how their annual energy bills will develop in the coming months.

The energy price cap will rise yet again in October, soaring to £3,549 in the autumn. Regulator Ofgem announced the increase on Friday (August 26) and said the new price cap will last for three months until October 1.

The UK’s cost of living crisis is getting worse with many expert warnings about rising bills leaving many worrying about how they will survive the next few months. With autumn and winter approaching many are fearful of a hike in bills and in particular energy bills as they look at how they will keep their homes warm in the colder months.There have been warnings of energy bills surpassing £5,000 next April, according to a recent shock forecast.

As energy costs continue to soar with Autumn fast approaching leading to a drop in temperatures across the country, keeping tabs on your usage is more crucial than ever. Over the last few months, Martin Lewis has warned Brits about the surge in electricity and gas prices, leading to a cost of living crisis that is only bound to get worse once winter arrives.There have been warnings of energy bills surpassing £5,000 next April, according to a recent shock forecast. With many people worried about how they are going to pay their bills it's important to try and reduce energy usage as much as possible.

Energy experts have said it is “difficult to see how many will cope" this winter as a final prediction suggests the price cap will increase by 80 per cent to an eye-watering £3,554 from October. It is the final forecast from the industry analysts before regulator Ofgem announces the new price cap on Friday, which will come into effect on October 1 and last until the end of the year.

New research by energy supplier Utilita suggests that households reliant on oven cooking could save more than £600 per year by changing the way they prepare food and the appliance they use to make it. Batch cooking, simmering instead of boiling and choosing the right pot size, could help cut costs this winter.

Earlier this year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced a temporary change to the Fuel Direct scheme in order to protect people claiming benefits from soaring energy bills.