"It's a disproportionate financial hammering of the less well off" - Fears as energy prices soar
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAs of April 1, the price cap on energy bills for households in Great Britain has increased by a mammoth 54% and the pre-announced price rises add to the ongoing misery for consumers who are already suffering as food, fuel and other household bills continue to soar.
Everything from energy bills to council tax, water bills and even the cost of a pint will be impacted and the Government is expected to announce an increase in the cost of prescriptions in England. M.E.N reporter Louisa Gregson went to Bury to ask people on the street how they felt about the much dreaded energy hike and the perfect storm of surging costs and stagnant wages brewing dark clouds over their heads. Pub and restaurant customers face HUGE price increases due to VAT hike "It's a disproportionate financial hammering of the less well off", says teacher Damien Lansdale.
The 50 says he is concerned for people who are really struggling financially and thinks the government are not reflective of the people who are dealing with the cost of living crisis on the street.
He says: "It's going to hurt a lot of people. Anyone on a low income - it is going to hurt them a lot more. "Energy companies will be making a lot of money, the government should be helping people but they are not, they should be restricting the energy costs with regulations.
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