Rising gas and electricity prices pushed another million households across the UK into fuel poverty, figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc) show today.
Wholesale energy prices are to be scrutinised by energy regulator Ofgem, after end of year results were this week revealed by five of the big six energy providers.
Centrica, the firm that owns British Gas, today says it's highly likely the company will put prices up. Consumers should urgently consider switching and fixing their energy deals.