Energy bills rise 10% as financial support withdrawn

Getty ImagesA 10% domestic gas and electricity price rise has taken effect as debate continues over the withdrawal of additional support.A household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,717 a year from now, a rise to the annual bill of £149.It comes as winter approaches without extra cost-of-living payments for those on low incomes, and as winter fuel payments…