Good Morning Britain was interrupted by Charlotte Hawkins as she delivered breaking news. The 49 year old joined Kate Garraway and Paul Brand on the ITV show to share the latest headlines, including the announcement from energy regulator Ofgem that the price cap on gas and electricity costs will increase next year.
As of January, the average annual energy bill in England, Scotland, and Wales will rise to £1,738, resulting in a £21 or £1.75 per month increase. This new rise will further strain household finances in the UK. Charlotte stated: “Breaking news in the last few minutes. Ofgem has revealed the typical fuel energy bill from January will be £1,738 a year. That is an increase of £21 from the current level.”
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According to the charity National Energy Action, the price cap rise will lead to vulnerable households accumulating more debt to stay warm. Tim Jarvis, Ofgem’s director general of markets, commented: “While today’s change means the cap has remained relatively stable, we understand that the cost of energy remains a challenge for too many households.”
He advised customers to explore options to reduce their bills, saying, “However, with more tariffs coming into the market, there are ways for customers to bring their bill down so please shop around and look at all the options.”
He elaborated: “Our reliance on volatile international markets – which are affected by factors such as events in Russia and the Middle East – means the cost of energy will continue to fluctuate. So it’s more important than ever to stay focused on building a renewable, home-grown energy system to bring costs down and give households stability.”
Tim also mentioned: “In the short term though, anyone struggling with bills should speak to their supplier to make sure they’re getting the help they need and look around to make sure they’re on the best, most affordable deal for them.”
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Noting the changes in the energy market, he pointed out that despite the recent increase to Ofgem’s cap, it is £190 cheaper compared to January to March 2024.
Just this week, Susanna Reid also interrupted Wednesday’s Good Morning Britain to deliver some breaking news to ITV viewers.
Susanna announced: “So, our breaking news this morning is the rate of inflation went up to 2.3 percent last month according to official figures released in the last few minutes. It’s being seen as a significant rise after inflation fell to a three-year low of 1.7% the month before. Higher gas and electricity prices are being blamed.”
Her co-host Richard Madeley chimed in, noting that this news follows recent statistics suggesting 100,000 pensioners in England and Wales could be pushed into relative poverty by the end of the decade due to cuts to the winter fuel allowance.
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