FUEL poverty campaigners warned today that the government’s imminent cost-of-living crisis plan will not go far enough and demanded an emergency Budget, as well as a review of the energy sector.

The government’s statement on the issue, expected this week, comes after boss of energy regulator Ofgem, Jonathan Brearley, predicted another energy price cap rise to a staggering £2,800 this autumn.

Campaigners are warning that another massive hike in bills will see the number of homes in fuel poverty surge to 43 per cent by this winter.