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Hello, and glad you can join us on this Moneybox Live podcast.

Today we're talking about how to insulate yourself against high energy bills.

Now, last year we had a very bleak midwinter, with seemingly no end in sight to the

rising cost of gas and electricity. This is how some of the big announcements were reported

across the BBC. The increase in the energy price cap a whopping 54%. The average annual bill

for a household in England, Wales and Scotland is going up to £3,549.

I am terrified that when the winter comes, we're not going to have enough for the bills.

The Chancellor has announced every household will receive a £400 discount on bills.

Well that was the help last year.

Before we go any further, I thought we should just remind ourselves what's changed this year.

So Moneyboxed reporter Sarah Rogers joins me now.

Sarah, I know in my house we're definitely fighting over whether it's too soon to turn up the thermostat.

It's not, is my position.

Well, I've been looking at the electric blanket under my bed just wondering

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