Reports began to decline roughly two hours later.

At Seedley Pavilion Community Cafe and Gardens in Salford, they are growing produce to try to keep costs down.Gillian Roberts, 49, said it was "about time" energy prices start to fall.

"I used to stay at my friend's house most of the time so I wouldn't be at my flat using energy. I'd be there so we could split the cost of energy and pay it together," she said."I have a meter that I read once a month and I just keep my eye on things as much as I possibly can."The price cap announcement comes just two days after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer signalled

.More than 10 million pensioners lost out on the payments, worth up to £300 when the top-up became means-tested last year.

However, Sir Keir said on Wednesday that the government wanted "more pensioners" to be eligible again.

It remains unclear how many will regain their entitlement for the payments, how that will be achieved, or when the changes will take effect.The Grade II listed Bedford Corn Exchange dates back to 1874 and was used as a base for the BBC Symphony Orchestra during World War Two.

Band leader Glenn Miller's performances were broadcast from the venue between July and August 1944, shortlyover the Channel.

The refurbishment will include upgraded lighting and sound systems, new paintwork and modernised toilets.There will also be flooring improvements, new seating and outdated and broken appliances in the venue's kitchen will be replaced.