Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'

Pensioners in Bloxwich, Walsall, felt like "second class citizens" as their energy bills quadrupled overnight due to a housing provider ending subsidies. The residents saw staggering price increases for heating and hot water, leading to financial strain. The landlord, Walsall Housing Group, defended the adjustments due to unsustainable subsidy rates, emphasizing that customers are still paying less than the national average. Residents criticized the pricing disparity between tower blocks and expressed concerns over the impact of these sudden changes on their quality of life.