'Long winter' for households as prices rise across the board

There has been a 10% hike in transport costs, and more than a 7% rise in housing, water, electricity, and gas prices over the past year. 

Households are in for a "long winter” with rising bills, and inflation at its highest in 10 years, economists and consumer organisations have warned.

There has been a 10% hike in transport costs, and more than a 7% rise in housing, water, electricity, and gas prices over the past year.