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Standing charges response: ‘How can it be right that someone who can’t afford any energy pays a daily charge that is the same or more than someone in a mansion?’
Standing charges response: ‘How can it be right that someone who can’t afford any energy pays a daily charge that is the same or more than someone in a mansion?’
Post on 16th Nov 2023
Today Ofgem announces a paper on standing charges – it covers your energy supplier’s costs such as connecting gas and/or electricity to your home.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type:Media Press Releases
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Coalition of over 140 organisations and MPs call for consultation on a social tariff for energy
Coalition of over 140 organisations and MPs call for consultation on a social tariff for energy
Post on 28th Sep 2023
As Ofgem’s price cap changes take effect this Sunday (1 October), a coalition of over 140 charities, organisations and MPs is calling on the government to take action to support vulnerable households with their energy bills.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK
Content Type:News
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Price Cap Typical Domestic Consumption Value Explainer
Price Cap Typical Domestic Consumption Value Explainer
Post on 22nd Aug 2023
Ofgem will be using a different Typical Domestic Consumption Value (TDCV) than it has done in the past.
Nation / Region: Wales , UK
Content Type:Media Fact Sheets
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Government must provide more support for fuel-poor this winter
Government must provide more support for fuel-poor this winter
Post on 21st Jul 2023
Energy suppliers and consumer groups are calling on the Government to look now at bill support for customers this winter – including options such as a social tariff for next year and beyond.
Nation / Region: Wales , UK
Content Type:News Release
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6.6 million UK households still in fuel poverty – despite today’s price cap change
6.6 million UK households still in fuel poverty – despite today’s price cap change
Post on 25th May 2023
Today, energy regulator Ofgem has announced that the typical annual household bill will be £2,074 from July to September
Nation / Region: Wales , UK
Content Type:Media Press Releases
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New report reveals energy standing charges set to increase to new high, up by 64%, leaving low-income households worst hit
New report reveals energy standing charges set to increase to new high, up by 64%, leaving low-income households worst hit
Post on 30th Mar 2023
Despite the UK Government’s commitment to freeze the level of the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) from 1 April, Standing Charges for prepayment customers will hit £350 for a dual fuel household.
Nation / Region: Wales , Northern Ireland , UK
Content Type:News
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New video shows plight of British families
New video shows plight of British families
Post on 23rd Mar 2023
National Energy Action were recently contacted by an advertising agency called Eight, who wanted to help us portray the harrowing realities for many British families.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is ‘poised’ to axe the increase to the Energy Price Guarantee: National Energy Action reaction
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is ‘poised’ to axe the increase to the Energy Price Guarantee: National Energy Action reaction
Post on 03rd Mar 2023
As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is said to be ‘poised’ to axe the increase to the Energy Price Guarantee, please find our reaction below.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK
Content Type:News
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Fuel Poverty Explainer
Fuel Poverty Explainer
Post on 27th Feb 2023
In the week of 27 February Ofgem announce the new price cap and the Government release new fuel poverty statistics.
Nation / Region: UK , Wales
Content Type:News
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