Residents have to get counselling after ‘heat network trap’ sees them pay 300% more in bills

Sebastien Cippe has faced a 300% increase in his heating costs (Picture: Nick Edwards for Metro)

As the global cost of energy begins to soar and temperatures begin to dip, some London residents are not protected by the price cap which has saved the pockets of millions in the UK.

Those living in large buildings on heat network plans pay their bills through a ‘service charge’ rather than directly to a provider.

The London borough of Lambeth is particularly fond of these networks, with Metro previously reporting on Wedgewood House residents have been forced into debt to pay for ...