Ofgem said the current £1,834-a-year average price-capped bill had to rise by 5 per cent because of increasing gas and electricity costs.
Sam Barker is a money reporter based in London, with a focus on local financial news and consumer trends. With work featured in various publications such as Secret London, Express Digest, and This Is Money, Sam covers topics ranging from energy tariffs and banking changes to local events and dining experiences.