The Energy Secretary has admitted that he has never switched provider to find a better deal because it is a "hassle", despite encouraging consumers to do so.

Greg Clark has today unveiled Conservative plans for a price cap in a bid to end "rip off" gas and electricity prices if Theresa May wins the General Election.

In March, Mr Clark said the Government has worked with the industry to make it "quicker and easier" to switch supplier so consumers can find the best deal.

But when pressed by BBC Breakfast on Tuesday about when he had last changed suppliers, Mr Clark said: "I haven't switched, one of the reasons is... it is quite a hassle to do so.