fuel poverty
Ofgem’s announcement of a 12% drop in energy bills for April to June is welcomed, but National Energy Action warns that six million UK households will still face fuel poverty
Responses from industry leaders to Ofgem’s new energy price cap highlight the relief felt by consumers, yet underscore ongoing challenges with inflated energy costs and growing debt
The average household has faced a £2,300 increase in energy bills since April 2021, despite government support schemes, according to a new report
A new report from the Institute for Community Studies warns that the government’s current net zero transition policies may worsen poverty levels
New official statistics from the UK government reveal that 3.17 million households in England are in fuel poverty, a figure virtually unchanged from 2022
Official data shows that fuel poverty in England remains stagnant at 13%, with an increased aggregate gap of £1.32 billion
Birmingham tops the list with 19,000 new households entering fuel poverty, according to a new report
The Fuel Bank Foundation is allocating close to £1 million per week to assist individuals grappling with cold conditions, with 21,600 seeking support in a single week
British Gas is injecting £20 million into the British Gas Energy Trust, offering up to £2,000 in grants to support families grappling with rising energy bills
The University of Edinburgh’s Advanced Computing Facility could use excess energy to heat around 5,000 households in Scotland’s capital