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Greg Barker commenting on price increase announcements from energy suppliers

Commenting on price increase announcements from energy suppliers, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today said:

“This is very unwelcome, and I know lots of families who are struggling to balance their budgets will be very disappointed and concerned by these price rises. That’s why Government is taking action on a number of fronts: short-term measures to help people struggling with bills this winter, long-term measures to reform the market and bring in more competition.

Energy postcode lottery hits poorest hardest

A freezing spell is looming

Pylons in WalesPhil Noble/PA Archive/Press Association Images

A freezing spell is looming, the cheapest energy tariffs are turning to dust, and we can all expect our energy bills to reach horrifying levels over the winter. However, some people will be hit far harder than others – and new research reveals that it’s those who are already worst-off who will face the biggest shocks.

So how can this be right, and what can people do?

Most expensive

Energyhelpline.com studied average energy prices across the UK, and revealed some startling differences. Those in the most expensive parts of the country pay an average of £82 more a year than those in the cheapest areas of the country.

The most expensive area emerged as Wales: North Wales coming in at number one and South and Central at number two. A typical annual bill for gas and electricity for families in Wales is a hefty £1,373. They were followed by Southern England at £1,351, North Scotland at £1,350 and the West Midlands, where consumers pay £1,333.

Foodboxes for local people in crisis – Norwich

Call to spread a little luxury in Norwich this Christmas

 

David Freezer Tuesday, December 20, 2011

A Norwich charity which supports people in times of crisis is appealing for a few luxury items to bring some festive cheer this Christmas.