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Every energy firm offering 150 energy bill support this winter - how to apply

Thousands of households could save £150 on energy bills this winter through the Warm Home Discount Scheme, while eligibility depends on location and income.
The scheme applies to multiple major energy providers in England, Wales, and Scotland.

What is the winter fuel payment and how can I still claim it?

The government is withdrawing support for winter fuel payments for many pensioners, limiting assistance to those on low incomes.

Every energy firm offering 150 energy bill support this winter - how to apply

Thousands of households could save £150 on energy bills this winter through the Warm Home Discount Scheme, while eligibility depends on location and income.
The scheme applies to multiple major energy providers in England, Wales, and Scotland.

What is the winter fuel payment and how can I still claim it?

The government is withdrawing support for winter fuel payments for many pensioners, limiting assistance to those on low incomes.
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Starmer urged to help households as energy bills rise by 149 a year

Households face worsening energy affordability issues this winter, necessitating government intervention to support millions at risk of fuel stress.

UK energy suppliers to spend 500m to cushion pain of rising bills

Energy suppliers will spend £500 million to help customers with their bills this winter.

Starmer urged to help households as energy bills rise by 149 a year

Households face worsening energy affordability issues this winter, necessitating government intervention to support millions at risk of fuel stress.

UK energy suppliers to spend 500m to cushion pain of rising bills

Energy suppliers will spend £500 million to help customers with their bills this winter.
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Council makes 175 offer to pensioners no longer eligible for Winter Fuel Payment

Tower Hamlets pensioners formerly ineligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will receive a one-off £175 lump sum from the council to assist with energy bills.

Investigate heating system high costs - Lib Dems

Investigations are sought into excessive energy bills for Peckham homeowners due to mismanagement of communal heating systems.
Residents express frustration over rising service charges and lack of alternatives to district heating.
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I can't even afford to charge my wheelchair. So how are people like me expected to afford the energy price rise? | Thirugnanam Sureshan

The rising energy costs disproportionately affect disabled individuals, impacting their healthcare equipment and overall well-being.

Support planned for UK households struggling with winter energy bills

The government is committed to supporting households with rising energy bills this winter amid a record increase in consumer debt.

Labour urged to U-turn on scrapping universal winter fuel payment

Reassessing the winter fuel payment policy is crucial as rising energy prices threaten the financial stability of vulnerable pensioners.

I can't even afford to charge my wheelchair. So how are people like me expected to afford the energy price rise? | Thirugnanam Sureshan

The rising energy costs disproportionately affect disabled individuals, impacting their healthcare equipment and overall well-being.

Support planned for UK households struggling with winter energy bills

The government is committed to supporting households with rising energy bills this winter amid a record increase in consumer debt.

Labour urged to U-turn on scrapping universal winter fuel payment

Reassessing the winter fuel payment policy is crucial as rising energy prices threaten the financial stability of vulnerable pensioners.
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California is changing how big power companies charge for electricity. What to expect on your bill

Customers in California might see changes in their electricity bills as the state aims to adjust rates for electricity usage.

Millions of households risk overpaying on energy bills due to faulty smart meters

Over 3.9 million faulty smart meters in UK risk overpayment
Smart meters aid in tracking energy usage and can prevent overpaying

Warning energy bills could jump by 200 under plans to build gas-fired power stations

Households may face higher energy bills to pay for gas-fired power stations. Additional capacity is needed to ensure energy security and support renewable intermittency.
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Energy bills: How are Labour and Conservatives proposing to help households?

Household energy bills to drop by 12.3% with Ofgem's price cap decrease.
Average household gas and electricity bill to fall from 1,928 to 1,690 per year.

Energy expert predicts how much bills are going to fall by

Households will see a significant drop in energy bills, lowest in over two years.
UK energy prices to fall due to lower price cap, but challenges remain with fossil fuel reliance.

Energy bills: How are Labour and Conservatives proposing to help households?

Household energy bills to drop by 12.3% with Ofgem's price cap decrease.
Average household gas and electricity bill to fall from 1,928 to 1,690 per year.

Energy expert predicts how much bills are going to fall by

Households will see a significant drop in energy bills, lowest in over two years.
UK energy prices to fall due to lower price cap, but challenges remain with fossil fuel reliance.
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Ofgem unveils price cap fall as households to pay less in energy bills

Energy bills will fall to their lowest level in more than two years due to a reduction in the price cap.
Average dual-fuel household may save 238 annually with the 12% price drop set to last from April to June.

Salt Bae restaurant charging nearly 700 for a steak cuts heating to save cash

Nusr-Et Steakhouse in London faces heating issues amid soaring energy bills
Despite cost-cutting efforts, Nusr-Et Steakhouse recorded a jump in profits

Circumstances have changed, our ambitions have not. That's what you need to know about the 28bn green plan | Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves

The upcoming election is a choice between economic failure and a long-term plan for investment in Britain's future.
Labour is determined to fix the broken economy and invest in green prosperity to create jobs and cut energy bills.

Almost half of multi-academy trusts in England in deficit, accountants find

Almost half of multi-academy trusts in England were in deficit last year due to rising energy bills and staff costs.
Many schools would have been in deficit if not for ad hoc grants and energy efficiency grants.
Increasing costs and insufficient funding are putting pressure on schools to do more with less.

Lib Dems amend Sadiq Khan's budget to include 700,000 for 'green doctors'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering a service that aims to insulate homes and reduce energy bills for Londoners.
The London Assembly's Lib Dem group argues that offering direct help to Londoners in their homes to reduce emissions and bills is a missed opportunity in the mayor's draft budget.

Struggling families having bed picnics' to keep warm, food bank manager says

Families are having bed picnics to keep warm due to the high cost of living.
Food banks are providing assistance with energy bills, putting a financial strain on the charity sector.

Number of UK households failing to pay energy bills jumps by 39%

The number of British homes failing to pay energy bills has increased by almost 40% compared to last year.
The failure rate was driven by increases in electricity and gas spending as well as mortgage payments.

Martin Lewis issues urgent deadline warning to unmarried parents

Backdated bereavement support payments are now available to co-habiting parents who lost their partner since 2001.
The deadline to claim for backdated payments is 8 February.

More than 6 million households are struggling to pay their energy bills - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Millions struggle to pay energy bills despite price falls; Urgent action needed with increasing debt levels.
National Debtline emphasizes on Help to Repay scheme; Ofgem reports rising customer bad debt by over 50% in a year.
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