Amid calls for 'humanitarian' help on energy bills, disabled people say life is unaffordable.
She said she was used to budgeting, but the higher price cap meant necessities would become luxuries.
"This country is going back to the Dark Ages - and those who are vulnerable are going to be left behind."Trevor Palmer says it is a struggle to cope with rising costs as a disabled person "Every penny we have is just gone on paying bills. We don't live a flashy lifestyle at all, I can assure you." "The recent increase in energy costs will hit us hard, especially when we have to negotiate new terms with our supplier later this year," he said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'It's impossible to pay': Disabled caller faces £6k energy bill to power medical equipmentThis disabled caller who relies upon equipment powered at home tells LBC she's calculated she'll be paying £450-500 a month on gas and electricity alone, as the energy price cap rises.
Read more »
Energy poverty deaths will go 'through the roof' this winter, says National Energy ActionDeaths caused by living in cold homes this winter will go 'through the roof' as the energy price cap rises, National Energy Action boss Adam Scorer tells LBC. toryboypierce | adam_scorer
Read more »
Government ‘cannot completely nullify’ pressure on energy costs, minister saysBut Brandon Lewis said the Government will ‘put in the support that we can, as and when we can’ to ease the sting of rising prices.
Read more »
Energy firms blasted as websites crash in meter readings scrambleCustomers reported issues logging in to supplier websites including British Gas, EDF, E.On, SSE, So Energy and Octopus Energy from earlier today 💡
Read more »
To secure our energy, Boris Johnson must be bolderVladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed Europe’s lack of energy security and sent prices soaring. Boris Johnson’s energy strategy, due next week, is bi
Read more »
Who’s set to win and lose from the green energy revolution?On our “Money Talks” podcast: the transition to greener energy will create new superpowers. MatthieuFavas and HenryTricks consider who the winners and losers might be
Read more »