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Experts have issued guidance on five signs that UK households risk paying "hundreds more" on energy bills this winter. People are being urged to carry out checks to ensure they don't need to upgrade their heating system.

The advice comes just as Ofgem confirms bills are set to go up by 2 per cent this winter. Gas and electricity costs are already set to rise due to higher usage during the colder, darker months, and the new cap will mean people are paying more per unit of energy during this more expensive period.

From October 1, the price cap will be set at £1,755 per year for a typical household that uses electricity and gas and pays by direct debit. This is an increase of 2 per cent compared with the previous £1,720 cap.

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