Freezing temperatures could increase bills by more than £70

Freezing winter conditions could be hurting your pocket too, raising average January bills by almost 50%.

With an unusually cold winter in full swing, average household energy bills are estimated to rise by 50% so far, to £227. If the cold weather persists, January bills alone could end up £70 higher on average.

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