Energy bills are going up - here's what you can do about it

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Image caption, Keeping yourself warm by wearing thick clothes, using blankets and having hot drinks can help reduce heating bills

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Energy prices have now risen by nearly 4%, with forecasts of a much bigger jump to come in January.

Regulator Ofgem's price cap affects about 20 million households in England, Scotland and Wales and sets a maximum price for each unit of gas and electricity.

Forecasters have suggested a 16% increase is…