BBC Breakfast underwent another hosting shake-up as a fan favourite was notably absent from the show.
During Friday’s instalment of the BBC programme, show regular Naga Munchetty, 49, was nowhere to be seen.
Instead, Rachel Burden, 49, took on co-hosting duties alongside Charlie Stayt, 62, who stepped in to deliver today’s latest headlines.
Rachel and Charlie were also joined by Matt Taylor, 48, who presented today’s weather forecast.
During the show’s segment, the dynamic duo paused their hosting duties to hear the latest breaking news fresh in from their colleague Peter Ruddick.
BBC Breakfast underwent another hosting shake-up as fan favourite Naga Munchetty, 49, was notably absent from the show
Instead, Rachel Burden, 49, took on co-hosting duties alongside Charlie Stayt, 62, who stepped in to deliver today’s latest headlines
Peter revealed that the average annual household bill will rise to £1738 in January, saying: ‘We knew that bills were going to go up slightly in January’, adding: ‘Now we know the exact details.
‘Good morning everyone, as I say on Monday we reported the final forecast but now we know for sure so we are talking about an increase to the price cap of £21 a year.
‘So it’s going to go up from £1717 to £1738 so an increase as I say of £21.
‘Remember this will apply between January and March. It applies to default or standard variable tariffs if you pay by direct debit.’
He added: ‘Remember, that £1738 figure you can see on the screen there it is not a maximum amount you’ll pay, it’s a calculation based on an average.
‘Typical usage. You use more, you pay more. Let’s put that figure in context, it’s still a lot lower than at the height of the energy crisis but it’s still higher than before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.’
He concluded: ‘The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, told this programme that this is likely to be a new normal. Government policies will bring bills down eventually.’
The hosts also spoke with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, 55, who told them she ‘supports the principle’ of changing the law on Assisted Dying in England and Wales, but wants to listen to the debate by MPs.
Rachel and Charlie were also joined by Matt Taylor, 48, who presented today’s weather forecast
During the show’s segment the dynamic duo discussed the energy price cap and spoke with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper who told them she ‘supports the principle’ of changing the law on Assisted Dying
Before the show, Rachel took to X, formerly Twitter, to reveal she would be hosting today’s show
Her followers then quickly flocked to the comment section to express their joy at seeing her back on the red sofa
Before the show, Rachel took to X, formerly Twitter, to reveal she would be hosting today’s show.
Posting a beaming selfie of herself, Rachel penned: ‘Hanging out on the sofa this morning with @ruddick (pictured) and Charlie (not pictured).’
‘Talking about… . Energy price cap . Laos poisoning . Leaseholds . #StormBert And @ArmatradingJoan will be joining us in the studio before 8. @BBCBreakfast.’
Rachel’s followers quickly flocked to the comment section to express their joy at seeing her back on the red sofa.
One follower said: ‘Good morning Rachel, Charlie & all!’; ‘Good Morning to you all on this snowy, icy day!’; ‘Always good to see you on the red sofa!’.
BBC Breakfast airs weekdays on BBC One from 6am.
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