With less than two weeks until the cap rises on how much energy companies can charge customers, charities are warning that the number of people who can’t afford to heat their homes will go through the roof.

Experts are expecting a 50 per cent rise on the current £1277 annual limit because of record high gas prices.

Now, charities and businesses are calling on the government to provide more funding to help those most affected.

Scotland Tonight spoke to some of those at the sharp end of what’s being called a cost-of-living crisis.

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