• The average annual energy bill in England, Scotland, and Wales is rising, putting further financial pressure on households already struggling with high inflation and interest rates.
• The government is making cuts to the winter fuel allowance, which could push more pensioners into poverty, highlighting a failure to support vulnerable populations during an energy crisis.
• The energy price increases are largely attributed to global market volatility and the UK’s reliance on international energy supplies, particularly as conflicts in places like Russia affect prices.

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