With the onset of winter, households in the UK brace themselves for an onslaught of financial changes that will be widely felt among many people and especially pensioners looking for further support. Among the most prominent changes that could impact family budgeting have been the rising energy costs and the revisions of appropriate support schemes. In October, energy tariffs have been raised by 10%, following a rise in Ofgem’s energy price cap. A standard household with a Direct Debit arrangement for utility payments will have their annual energy costs increased by around £1,717. As a result,…