The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology has expressed disappointment over the lack of sector-wide measures in response to the Spring Statement

The Fuel Bank Foundation stresses the urgent necessity for government assistance to relieve financial strain on households unable to cover prepayment gas and electricity meter top ups

Organisations have emphasised the need for targeted government support and the importance of long term measures to mitigate rising energy costs

A survey reveals that more than half are forced to choose between food and energy weekly and financial sacrifices are widespread, especially among younger individuals

The government has been urged to provide additional financial support for low income households and those with high energy costs

Energy experts have emphasised the urgent need for a “help-to-repay scheme” to address the worsening energy debt crisis

Executives of Centrica, EDF and E.ON will face questions about energy bill challenges and their commitment to customers

Around 2.4 million households have missed at least one essential bill payment, including energy and water bills, in the month to mid-July, according to a report

Households have been urged to use Energy Bill Support Vouchers by 30th June in order to access remaining £130 million

Beneficiary organisations will be charities that help people with rising energy costs