Ofgem announced the latest energy price cap, raising unit prices for domestic users by 80%, as consumer price index inflation went past 10%. Public health experts warned the cost of living crisis could lead to thousands of deaths this winter, while living in cold, damp homes and going hungry could affect the life chances and health of millions of children.
Meanwhile, doctors and managers warned that organisations that don’t have a cap on their energy bills, like hospitals, are facing rises of up to 200%, and these must be addressed when the Conservative Party leadership election finally concludes.
