Nearly six million households owe an average of £206 to energy suppliers, new report suggests

Suppliers which took on customers of failed companies allegedly sent claims totalling this amount to UK Power Networks

Almost 24 million people were cutting energy use in their homes between March and June, according to a report

New analysis suggests higher energy costs could force more business closures that would cripple the economy

The move is believed to ensure that the new price cap reflects gas and electricity costs in a better way

The regulator will allegedly announce details of quarterly updates of the price cap this week

Charities have urged Ofgem to ensure suppliers protect people in arrears

Love Energy Savings has taken over Energy Helpline which fell into administration in April

Skyrocketing gas prices could add as much as £2,000 to average household energy bills, new analysis finds

Families with smart meters will be paid to use less energy at peak times and reduce emissions