MONEY TALKS...

Energy chiefs in summit as fears of bills crisis grows

- GRAHAM HISCOTT

ENERGY giants are under pressure to ramp up support for cash-strapped customers amid warnings of a looming winter crisis.

Campaigners say suppliers must use more of their profits to help soften the blow of a forthcoming hike in bills.

Bosses of energy firms met the government yesterday to discuss what more could be done ahead of a 10% jump in prices from October.

Charities have warned an average rise of nearly £150 a year will leave many households struggling.