Energy prices are set to rise by almost £700 a year for millions of households, as regulator Ofgem announces a rise in the price cap on bills to £1,971.

The new price cap will be in place from April 1, increasing by £693 - or 54 per cent - from £1,277 to £1,971 per year.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to announce support to ease pressure on households.

From April 6 this year, some will also see a 1.25 per cent increase in National Insurance contributions.

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