The Latest Breaking News from Martin Lewis

The consumer champion said cancelling direct debits could result in paying more for their energy

Families looking to change their payment plans could be affected more in the long run

Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world driving up household bills

Rising global gas prices causing dramatic increase to household bills in 2022

Claimants are urged to check their Universal Credit accounts

He says we are "extremely in need of some Government intervention"

Rylan and his co-presenter Ruth Langsford were accused of having 'fake concerned faces'

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"