Energy price hike on the way

Millions face paying more than £100 extra for their energy bills.

Regulator Ofgem said the cap for domestic energy deals will be raised in October to cover suppliers’ costs.

The typical gas and electricity customer is likely to find their bill going up by £139 to £1,277 a year.

Charities warned the timing will hit struggling families particularly hard.

They will already have to contend with losing an extra £20 of Universal Credit a week in October. ■■Customers of doorstep lender Provident Financial can now claim compensation for mis-sold loans.

While they will not be able to get their money back in full, the company has set aside £50million to meet claims from borrowers sold unaffordable loans.

The High Court backed a partial repayment scheme after the firm warned full payments would force it to go bust, leaving many victims with nothing.