Energy bills have just increased again - but there are a few schemes available that can help keep costs down this winter. The Ofgem price cap has just risen from £1,720 to £1,755 for a typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit.

However, there is not actually a total cap on what you can pay for energy. Your bill is still charged based on how much gas and electricity you use.

The Ofgem price cap limits what you can be charged for units of gas and electricity, as well as standing charges. However, if you are still concerned about your energy bills throughout the winter period, you could get hundreds of pounds' worth of support to help ease the financial pressure, reports the Mirror .

Read below for a full breakdown of the help and extra support currently available across the UK.

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