The energy price cap is expected to go up by at least 50%, as people have to choose between heating their home or feeding their family.

The government is set to announce help for people struggling with high energy bills in the next month.

Paul Kelso speaks to Natasha and Gary Waterhouse, who recently felt the strain of the rising cost of living, due to Gary leaving his job to become Natasha's full-time carer after she fell ill.

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