Household energy prices will rise in January, adding more strain to billpayers during one of the coldest times of the year.
Energy regulator Ofgem said a typical annual household bill is going up to £1928 at a rise of £94 or five percent at the beginning of next year.
A rise in energy bills is adding pressure to the financial difficulties many are already suffering.
Households are struggling due to the effect of the cost of living crisis - and despite dropping temperatures - some may be delaying turning on their heating.
We spoke to people in Manchester about heating concerns.
