The stark warning and alert comes days ahead of the new Ofgem energy price cap, taking the average bill to £1,771, kicks in.

British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON and Octopus bills will rise by £149 to £1771 on average on October 1.

British Gas, OVO, EDF, Eon and Octopus bills will rise a staggering £149 to £1771 next week, on October 1.

Bionic has pulled together a handy checklist that will get your home ready for the colder weather this autumn-winter all whilst helping to reduce your energy bills.

Ahead of the new energy price cap, which will be £1771 from Ofgem, experts have advised hanging thermal curtains and blinds and laying a rug, to give an extra layer of insulation, keeping the heat in and the cold out.

As days lengthen, making the most of natural daylight can help warm your home and reduce energy costs.

As the price cap changes, taking it up to an eye-watering £1771, a £149 hike could pose threats to UK household finances.