THERESE COFFEY said today that there are no plans to offer further support to people struggling to cope with rising energy bills, despite being warned that the proposed package is insufficient. 

The Work and Pensions Secretary insisted that Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s support package to help people through the cost-of-living crisis was substantial. 

Asked whether ministers are prepared to do more to help struggling families facing a £693 hike in their energy bills this spring, Ms Coffey said: “Well, there has already been a significant increase in the level of support.