‘It’s worse than under Thatcher’: energy price rises pile pressure on UK

Readers describe how soaring gas and electricity costs are adding to the cost of living crisis

Households in the UK will see their energy bills rise by 54% from 1 April, with prices expected to rise again in six months. Despite the chancellor's spring statement offering a fuel duty cut and changes to the national insurance threshold, people are still struggling with the cost of living.

We spoke to six people about their experiences and what spiralling heating costs will mean for them.