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Energy Cap Lowdown

Adam Shaw, listeners and experts look at the recently announced Energy Cap measures and discuss their impact.

The recent announcement of a huge rise in energy prices comes amidst wider worries about rising prices. Everyone is facing much higher energy bills and some are faced with the choice of heat or eat.

The government has stepped in, offering some financial help.

In today’s Money box Live Adam Shaw hears from listeners Peter, Mary, Tessa, Jacob , Jess and Sue about the impact of such measures on their lives and asks, Is it enough? And is everyone in the UK entailed to the money being offered by the state, to help with such pricey gas and electric bills?

Adam also talks to Neil Kenward, from the industry regulator Ofgem

They are joined by an expert panel who give information on where you can turn to for help and advice.:
Alex Belsham-Harris - Head of Retail Energy Policy at the Citizens Advice
And Dhara Vyas -Deputy Director of Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns, Energy UK

For further help & guidance on the Energy Price Cap & what money you are entitled, you can access details here:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/

Producer Smita Patel
Editor Emma Rippon

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39 minutes

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  • Wed 9 Feb 2022 15:00

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