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The British predicted a “catastrophic” winter and “millions” of beggars

The British predicted a “catastrophic” winter and “millions” of beggars

In January 2023, British households’ electricity bills could top £3,300 a year, which experts warn threatens to “push millions of people into poverty.”


According to Cornwall Insight analysts, the price threshold for gas and electricity set by the British energy regulator Ofgem for consumers will increase from the current “record” 1971 (145 thousand rubles) to 3245 pounds (about 240 thousand rubles) in October, and then to 3364 pounds ( about 250 thousand rubles) at the beginning of next year.

It is noted that the latest forecast of the company showed a sharp increase compared to previous estimates. So, in the forecast of June 22, Cornwall Insight predicted an increase in the price threshold to 2981 (about 220 thousand rubles) in October and 3003 pounds in January.