The current support package was announced when the price cap was expected to rise to around £2,800 in October. Now the forecast is for it to hit £3,244.
The committee suggested that the energy price cap be axed in favour of a discounted tariff for the most vulnerable.
"Ofgem failed to use its existing powers and didn't bring action against energy suppliers even when it was clear that they should have done," the committee said. Even if a day-care place is found for him, he doesn't know how much he will be charged and whether he can afford the transport there and back as he doesn't have a car.Mr Ridley said:"For ministers and MPs who are looking at this - come and live in my world for a week...Try being a carer, with all these costs and rising energy bills."
"It can lead to more epileptic episodes and partial seizures which also affects his IBS and we're in a never-ending circle."on new entrants to the energy market.Insulate homes 'street by street, community by community'
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