Over the past few years, society in the UK has gradually moved towards a more cashless approach.
09.08.2022 - 17:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Martin Lewis has demanded 'action and planning now' from the UK Government over the skyrocketing energy bills after new analysis suggested they are likely to hit £4,200 for some households in January.
In a new dire outlook for households, Cornwall Insight said bills are set to soar to around £3,582 in October, from £1,971 today, before rising even further in the new year.
Ofgem is set to put the price cap at £4,266 for the average household in the three months from the beginning of January.
And the Money Saving Expert said the increased costs would leave many people 'destitute', as he was horrified by the news and even came back from a social media break to voice his thoughts.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "Action and planning is needed now. The zombie government needs to wake up sooner than 5 September. These amounts are unaffordable for millions.
"The January figure equates to 45 per cent of the full new state pension, and a higher proportion of the old one. The rise alone on the January prediction, from when the help was first announced in May, is roughly £1,400 a year.
"That rise alone swallows up not just £400 help for all homes, but even the £1,200 for the poorest. This will leave many destitute. Tax cuts won't help poorest, including many elderly and disabled who've higher usage. Cutting green levy would be just tiny sticking plaster on a gaping wound.
"The leadership debate must not ignore this portentous national cataclysm any more. They can't say they weren't warned. The excuse 'we need to wait for Ofgem figure' doesn't wash. In May the government asked Ofgem for forward guidance and made plans based on that. It can do the same now.
"An action plan is needed today. They are all in the same party, let's call on them
Over the past few years, society in the UK has gradually moved towards a more cashless approach.
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Rylan Clark hit back at viewers who accused him of being 'too rich' to understand the energy crisis as he hosted ITV's This Morning alongside Ruth Langsford on Friday morning. It came as the pair reacted to the news that the energy price cap would soar by around 80 per cent to £3,549 from October.
Energy bills are set to rise again when a new price cap comes into effect in October. On Friday, Ofgem announced that the energy price cap would be set at £3,549 this autumn - an increase of around 80 per cent on the current cap of £1,971.
Rylan Clark was forced to hit back at This Morning viewers on Friday after many suggested that he didn't need to worry about the rising price of energy bills. Rylan, 33, has been hosting the ITV show alongside Ruth Langsford, 62, over recent days while Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby continue to enjoy their summer break. On 26 August it was announced that the energy price cap is set to increase again from 1 October, and Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis appeared on Good Morning Britain, This Morning and Lorraine to provide advice.
Like the rest of the country today, This Morning hosts Rylan Clark and Ruth Langsford reacted to the rocketing energy price cap amount that was confirmed earlier by Ofgem.
Martin Lewis has made an urgent plea to the government and future prime minister as households prepare to brace for the increased energy price cap in winter.
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.
Regulator Ofgem today announced that the typical household energy bill will hit £3,549 a year from October 1. This is a huge increase on the current energy cap of £1,971 for the average household.
Martin Lewis has called the new energy price cap "devastating" and has warned that "lives will be lost", as rising costs will put vulnerable people at risk.
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.
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Household energy bills continue to soar as Ofgem increases the price cap once again. Which is why Martin Lewis, the man behind the Money Saving Expert, is urging bill payers to look into fixed tariffs as it may work out cheaper, including for Octopus Energy customers.
It's been a tough few months keeping up with our gas and electricity bills and unfortunately it's only going to get harder for us and many others.
Energy bills are rising and many consumers will see their gas and electricity payments shoot up even further from October. Consumers are being warned of sharp rises with the possibility of their direct debits going up before the new cap on energy prices begins.
Energy bills are continuing to sky rocket and many householders will be wondering how they can afford to pay their gas and electricity bills. Latest predictions forecast that annul bills could reach £4,266 in January.
The energy price cap is currently £1,971 per year on typical use for England, Scotland, and Wales. This is due to rise around 70% in October, the details of which will be announced at the end of August.
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