Energy firms ‘expect government’s bills support to continue in April’

Bills are set to rise by an average of £500 from April

Some energy firms are planning to amend customer’s bills in anticipation that the government will keep support at or near current levels, according to reports.

Typical household energy bills are set to rise to £3,000 a year from April, but calls have been made for the government to retain its current level of support so they stay at £2,500 for the average household.

The government previously said help for bills was under review, but the BBC has reported that firms are adjusting bills in expectation of additional support, according to industry sources.