Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's what you can do about it

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

It means a rise of about £60 per year – or £5 per month – taking an annual bill to £1,723 for the typical household using both electricity and gas.

Regulator Ofgem's price…