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will rise by 6.a% in april, under regulator ofgem's new cap and electricity will see the cap puts a limit on the amount suppliers can charge for each unit of energy, and affects the bills we're nowjoined by jess ralston, who's good to have you. if anything this proves that this gas this rovesthat this �*as 5 is this prgvss'thst this gas is not we this pravas'that this gas is not we are crisis is not over. we are still feeling the effects through higher bills. yes, the as rice through higher bills. yes, the gas price in — through higher bills. yes, the l gas price in _ a gas price in febmary reached a in gas price in february reached a in the gas price in feprdary reached a in the uk, but two—year high in the uk, but also across europe. what to the gas price affects europe internationally affects europe and the in particular. it and the e!“ id'eefti'eetars'tt ” the uk ehd the e'i�* ih'eefti’eeteh'tt ” the uk in particular we are reliant on gas, because we are reliant on gas, the international monetary fund said our dependency on has said our dependency on gas has made the worst hit in made

just been announced that domestic energy prices will rise by 6.1i% in april, under the regulator ofgem'sll rise by £111 a year. million homes in england, wales and scotland. coletta smith has this report. of homeowners are laying the insulation down. although bills will be lower than the peak price, three years ago. that was seriously quick work. what are you putting it up to then? 270. it's a good blanket, it's a big duvet. it's a high tog duvet! for a grant towards the cost of insulation because heat rises. going through your roof space. so you would get that good bit of insulation up there, you know, that can save roughly, you know, depending on the size of the house, 250, £400 a year. but that's not the only way to save, because there are now fixed deals that are cheaper than the price cap, if you shop around. there are savings to be made out there. wholesale gas and electricity prices have been falling internationally, but over the last couple of months we've than expected winter across europe, and president trump global instability. and that means that we are all paying more for ou

and a shocking failure, i think of ofgem.ers interests and to cut prices. it's gone up and up and up. they in my view, they've completely failed. >> well it's like the water regulator whatever. they're there to protect the interests of the companies, it seems, not the consumers. >> i think so, you know, also, sorry ed miliband promised labour party manifesto. we're going to cut your energy bills by £300. clearly that's not happened. >> we've got to ask the question. what planet does he live on? i know he's worried about our planet and it coming to an end and whatever, but you know, who does he represent? >> well, he. well, his his his policies, his ideas. you know, this £21 billion for his carbon capture and storage programme, which is completely unproven. you know, let's not forget 12% of these bills that people are going to have to pay, people who are really struggling, pensioners who've had the winter fuel allowance stripped for them. 12% of what they pay is going on green taxes to fuel ed miliband's crackpot ideas more. i

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our business presenter, ben boulos explains energy regulator ofgem has announced that energy bills willimportant thing. not the total bill. so if you use more than average, you will pay and will be in place until the next price cap change at the start ofjuly. i mean, do contact your supplier. the other thing i would say is that we�*ve seen months and go on to fixed deals. those people are protected from today�*s increase because they will have fixed their prices and there are offers on the market. what fixed rates are available, and look to see what help is available with your bills. in ukraine and a colder than expected winter across europe have squeezed supply. that has driven up prices. and it underlines the importance of our mission for clean home—grown power. that we control what�*s happening to the prices. so there won�*t be any help paying these bills straightaway the winter fuel payment, meaning ten million pensioners without this winter. and some charities. what it means with price in april. cap coming in april. 6.4% increase and higher bills! we�*ve been hearing from kemi the

we start here in the uk, will rise by 6.4% in april, under regulator ofgem's new cap — a higher—than—expectedase adding pressure it means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will see their annual bill the total bill to £1,849 a year. the cap puts a limit on the amount suppliers can of 26 million homes in england, wales and scotland. it's adjusted every three months. kathryn porter is an energy consultant she told me why prices were going up up. this is really to do with what has been happening causing storage levels to fall. now, the eu has a storage target for the beginning this winter, the more has to be bought through the summer, through the summer has been pushing prices up and making the market nervous. gas market tends to get reflected in the the average household — on top of their current energy costs. falling because of the seasonal effects that typically prices but, as i said, this year, with this gas target — very undesirable. but it does show what happens when governments interfere with the markets — you can have some very the energy secretary ed miliband is s

the energy regulator, ofgem, is encouraging people to consider a fixed price deal on their energy bills going to end, really, and how it's going to change, how we're going to bring it back down again. the regulator says they've no choice but to allow suppliers to increase prices. and president trump coming back to power in america has created more global instability. and that means that we are all paying more for our energy bills as a result. we overpay, and that last year was fine. so now we're paying extra. power that we control. but there are ways to save money now, like opting deals on the market. at the duration of the tariff. and plenty of households are making physical changes, too, to keep a lid on their bills. on the size of the house, £250, £400 a year. higher council tax and water bills. amanda pritchard, the first female chief executive of the nhs in england, is stepping down, saying it has been an enormous privilege to lead the service through what has she played a central role in the official response however, last month, two influential house of commons committees discuss

bring you some pictures coming into us from south korea, where here in the uk, the energy watchdog, ofgemconsecutive time costs have risen in recent quarters. coletta smith has this report. energy prices are going up again, so thousands they're still way above what we were paying three years ago. so more customers are taking things into their own hands. that was seriously quick work. what are you putting it up to then? millimetre. 270. so it's a good blanket. it's a big duvet. it's a big it's a high tog duvet. this homeowner has qualified for a grant towards the cost of insulation because of a heart condition. heat rises. going through your roof space. up there, you know, that can save roughly, you know, depending on the size of the house, but that's not the only way to save, because there cap if you shop around. see what's out there for you. increase for each unit of gas and electricity that we use, as well as raising standing charges and extra levies. of months we've seen more instability in ukraine. more global instability. disappointing. yeah. feel the same pinch we feel at all. but o

but it is going to cause ofgem's price cap to have to go up again.ce has warned the nuclear industry has keir starmer vowed to take on what he called the "blockers" holding up developments. the uk used to be leaders when it comes to nuclear, the first, 1956, the first nuclear power station, and thenif the first nuclear power station, and then if you can believe it, 21 w555 in ten years, is an incredible part of that is an incredible part of our history as a nuclear nation. my frustration and yours is history as a nuclear nation. my frustrai then 1d yours is history as a nuclear nation. my frustrai then slow yours is history as a nuclear nation. my frustrai then slow down yours is history as a nuclear nation. my frustrai then slow down in urs is history as a nuclear nation. my frustrai then slow down in the is history as a nuclear nation. my frustrai then slow down in the last that all then slow down in the last 15 or so. that all then slow down in the last 15 orso. it that all then slow down in the last 15 or so. it is almost 1.5 years. emcee—lthcgre

the energy regulator, ofgem, is encouraging people to consider by £111 a year to £1,849. annual billbe class, chloe is dreading another rise. i've got three others — three—year—old, a nine—year—old, and a 13—year—old. it is a worry, because i don't want to get my children poorly by not having the heating on. i'm not sure when it's going to end, really, it back down again. the regulator says they've no choice but to allow suppliers to increase prices. and that means that we are all paying more for our energy bills as a result. but customers are still frustrated. it covered us through winter, but now it's not covered us, so now we are paying extra. for an extra 2.7 million families to get £150 off bills next winter, bills for everyone with our mission fora clean, home—grown but there are ways to save money now, like opting for a fixed—price deal. there are savings to be made out there, so run a comparison, see what's out there for you, take a look at the deals on the market. if you are looking to fix, we recommend you take a look at the duration of the tariff. to keep a lid on their bi

ofgem says there could be 14 ofgem says there could be m increase of higher than 1a increase of 6.4%. currently done by humans. this change copyright laws, which could allow tech firms hello. let's get more on domestic energy prices ofgem's new cap. on people's finances. it means a typical household will see their annual gas charge for each unit of energy, affects the bills of 26 million homes in england, wales and scotland. has been to visit one family about how they will cope with the energy price rise. of homeowners are laying the insulation down. so more customers are taking things into their own hands. that was seriously quick work. what are you putting it up to then? 270. it's a good blanket, it's a big duvet. it's a high tog duvet! heat rises. going through your roof space. so you would get that good bit of insulation up there, you know, that can save roughly, you know, fixed deals that are cheaper than the price cap, if you shop around. so, run a comparison, see what's out there for you. for each unit of gas and electricity that we use, as well as raising standing charges and

he's going to have with donald trump in the oval office on thursday, one of the senior figures in ofgem has explained the increase in the energy price cap, saying that it's the result of high natural gas prices. i will show you why thatis gas prices. i will show you why that is completely and utterly untrue. we'll talk about an eventi untrue. we'll talk about an event i went to last night that was ambushed by antifa, a violent protest, including somebody having a tooth knocked out. we'll ask what is reasonable when it comes to political protest. and the national farmers union had a conference today. and i've got to tell you, they're not exactly happy with the environment secretary. all of that and a packed programme. but first, let's get the news with sophia wenzler. >> nigel. thank you. good evening. these are your headunes evening. these are your headlines at 7:00. sir keir starmer has blamed a dangerous new era for his decision to increase defence spending and cut foreign aid. earlier today, the prime minister announced a major plan to increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2027, calli

well leading the news this morning, energy bills are set to rise again with ofgem confirming a higher than expected increase of more than £100 a year from april. the 6.4% hike will push annual bills for a typical household to £1,849, affecting 22 million homes across england, scotland and wales. the regulator says rising wholesale costs are to blame and suggests customers consider fixing tariffs. but prices could fall again in july. standing charges are also going up for gas and consumer groups are warning the increase will hit struggling families hard. labour and the liberal democrats are calling for more support, while the government says it is extending help for vulnerable households. while on that support, nearly 3 million households could get help with their energy bills next winter under new government plans. the proposals would extend the warm home discount, offering £150 to 2.7 million extra homes, including nearly. 1 million with children. the government says the plans will ease the impact of gas price spikes, and is also working with ofgem on a potential debt relief scheme.

meanwhile, the labour government's plan to reduce energy bills by net zero has failed as ofgem hikesnergy price cap, the average household will now increase see an increase of more than £100 a yeah increase of more than £100 a year. the former labour mp mike amesbury is set to receive his salary whilst he's in prison after assaulting a constituent. but should he be removed by parliamentary vote? plus, as the spiritual vacuum leads to christianity waning in the uk, are we to expect a revival of the catholic church? that's what my final guest has argued. state of the nation starts now. i'll also be joined by my most pugnacious panel. the former editor of the sun, kelvin mackenzie, and the journalist and author michael craig. as even and author michael craig. as ever, let me know your views. it's a crucial part of the programme mailmogg@gbnews.com. but now it's your favourite time of the day. the news bulletin with sophia wenzler. >> chris billam—smith chris billam—smith. >> jacob. thank you. good evening. it'sjust >> jacob. thank you. good evening. it's just gone. 8:00 these are your h

and the secretary of state for energy security and net zero has written to energy watchdog ofgem. as a typical energy bill is set to rise by more than £100 a year. ed miliband has called on ofgem to protect customers as wholesale gas prices have risen by 15% since the last energy price cap was announced. the secretary of state has asked the watchdog to ensure customers do not receive inaccurate bills, and to support those customers in debt. those are the latest gb news headlines. now let's go back to martin. >> thank you katie. now the most seniorjudge in england and wales has written to keir starmer over last week's prime minister's questions, telling reporters she was deeply troubled. well, during pmqs last week, sir keir said a decision allowing a palestinian family the right to remain in the uk after they applied through a scheme designed for ukrainian refugees, was wrong. well, let's get more on this astonishing story now from gb news homeland security editor mark white. mark, welcome to the show. baroness carr claimed to be deeply troubled by sir keir starmer's comments. the

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. >> now energy bills are set to rise again, with ofgem confirming a higher than expected increase of more than £100 a year from april. the 6.4% hike will push annual bills for a typical household to £1,849, affecting 22 million homes across england, scotland and wales. the regulator says rising wholesale costs are to blame, and suggests customers consider fixing tariffs, but prices could fall again in july. standing charges are also going up for gas, and consumer groups warn the increase will hit struggling families the hardest. in other news, the bbc has issued a pubuc news, the bbc has issued a public apology after a review revealed missed opportunities to address concerns over former radio 1 dj tim westwood's conduct. while the report found no widespread knowledge of serious allegations, the broadcaster admits it fell short of its values, apologising to those affected and promising changes to prevent future failures. westwood, who strongly denies all allegations, was accused of creating a toxic work environment during his time at the bbc. the £53 environment during his time at the

. >> energy bills are set to rise again, with ofgem confirming a higher than expected increase of morean £100 a year from april. the 6.4% hike will push annual bills for a typical household to £1,849, affecting 22 million homes across england, scotland and wales. the regulator says rising wholesale costs are to blame, and suggests customers consider fixing tariffs. but prices could fall again in july. standing charges are also going up for gas and. consumer groups warn the increase will hit struggling families hard. now the bbc has issued a public apology after a review revealed missed opportunities to address concerns over former radio 1 dj tim westwood's conduct. while the report found no widespread knowledge of serious allegations, the broadcaster admits it fell short of its values, apologising to those affected and promising changes to prevent future failures. westwood, who strongly denies all allegations, was accused of creating a toxic work environment during his time at the bbc. the £53 environment during his time at the bbc. the £55 million review also outlines steps the bbc ha

. >> energy bills are set to rise again, with ofgem confirming a higher than expected increase of morean £100 a year from april. the 6.4% hike will push annual bills for a typical household to £1,849, affecting 22 million homes across england, scotland and wales. the regulator says rising wholesale costs are to blame, and suggests customers consider fixing tariffs. but prices could fall again in july. standing charges are also going up for gas and. consumer groups warn the increase will hit struggling families hard. now the bbc has issued a public apology after a review revealed missed opportunities to address concerns over former radio 1 dj tim westwood's conduct. while the report found no widespread knowledge of serious allegations, the broadcaster admits it fell short of its values, apologising to those affected and promising changes to prevent future failures. westwood, who strongly denies all allegations, was accused of creating a toxic work environment during his time at the bbc. the £53 environment during his time at the bbc. the £55 million review also outlines steps the bbc ha

ofgem says it has demanded suppliers take urgent action over the issue of back billing — when customers being banned seven years ago. dan whitworth reports. the energy bill haley jarvis got by text last month came completely out of the blue and was anything but ordinary. but her supplier was trying to hit her with charges from years ago as well. and going up against such a massive company and having this debt hanging over me. i don't like to be in debt. from 12 months to six. stop happening, and that customers that do have disputes so that these situations can be resolved before they end up going to the ombudsman. of overall complaints. not good enough as far as hayley�*s concerned. ofgem say that they're there to protect the consumer, especially you know this is really going to impact your life. dan whitworth, bbc news. in london earlier this week. he's been speaking to our correspondent, tom symonds. david lopez ibanez, classical violinist, david, that is beautiful, but something's missing? it was made by lorenzo cacassi in florence in the i7lr0s, passed down by generations of musicia

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