The Latest Breaking News from Martin Lewis

Experts including Martin Lewis have previously urged people affected by the price cap change to take meter readings on a particular date

The hike, which is predicted to leave 8.9million people in fuel poverty, was forecast as far back as March, and consumer champion Martin Lewis said: “This is shocking, but it is not a surprise. What is staggering is that we have allowed this announcement to be made"

Edinburgh Live spoke to locals about how they feel after Ofgem announced the price cap will be jumping up a staggering 80 per cent. This comes as inflation hit 10.1 per cent in July.

North East foodbanks speak of the devastating impact an 80.06% rise in the energy price cap could have on already struggling households

Taking your meter reading before prices rise for energy could save you money

When the price cap rose back in April, money experts advised households to submit readings before the new figure came into force.

Struggling Britons have warned of ‘economic genocide’ in wake of energy cap announcement that could see bills jump 80%

Millions of Brits to face soaring gas and electricity costs with more increases due in January and April 2023

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