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Energy bills rise to crisis levels

Posted on 30th Mar 2025
Energy bills are rising for a third consecutive time from 1 April, with the energy price cap increasing 6.4% to £1,849 a year for a typical household.
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Fuel poverty statistics: ‘Little progress was made by the previous government’

Posted on 27th Mar 2025
As the government releases the number of households living in fuel poverty in England, “little progress was made by the previous government”, says National Energy Action.
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Fuel poverty programme sees 50% fewer households rationing heating – and partners with organisations in Wales

Posted on 20th Mar 2025
As winter ends, National Energy Action’s Warm Homes, Healthy Futures helps households across the country to stay warm and healthy at home
Nation / Region: Wales,
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ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN: Thousands of households are in danger of missing out on vital energy vouchers
ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN: Thousands of households are in danger of missing out on vital energy vouchers
Post on 26th Jun 2023
30 June is the deadline for those who have not yet had their Energy Bills Support Scheme vouchers to get them reissued to them.
Nation / Region: UK
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Fuel Poverty, Energy Costs, Policy
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National Energy Action responds to cross-party MP report on energy bill support
National Energy Action responds to cross-party MP report on energy bill support
Post on 16th Jun 2023
The Commons Public Accounts Committee published its report looking at the government’s energy bills support measures in response to the energy crisis, including the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS).
Nation / Region: UK
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Fuel Poverty, Energy Costs, Policy, Energy crisis
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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: UK , Wales
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National Energy Action: new prepayment meter code of practice is “much needed” but many still face “uncertainty”
National Energy Action: new prepayment meter code of practice is “much needed” but many still face “uncertainty”
Post on 18th Apr 2023
Ofgem announced a new code of practice for suppliers concerning the forced installation of prepayment meters.
Nation / Region: UK
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Fuel Poverty
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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 , UK , Northern Ireland
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Over 1,400 vulnerable households kept on gas supply thanks to industry first programme
Over 1,400 vulnerable households kept on gas supply thanks to industry first programme
Post on 23rd Mar 2023
New research from fuel poverty charity National Energy Action shows how a partnership with the Cadent Foundation has kept 1,467 households safe.
Nation / Region: UK
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Fuel Poverty, Gas
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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
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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: Wales , UK
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