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.

Energy bills are set for a third successive increase, with the price cap rising 6.4% (over £100) to £1,849 a year for a typical household from 1 April.

Today, the government announced an expansion in eligibility for the Warm Home Discount.

Ofgem announces energy bills are set for a third successive increase, with the price cap rising 6.4% (over £100) to £1,849 a year for a typical household from 1 April.

National Energy Action (NEA) is joining forces with gas distribution networks Northern Gas Networks (NGN) and SGN on A Warm Welcome, a project supporting families with young children who are struggling with fuel poverty.

Ofgem has launched a consultation on requiring suppliers to offer low or no standing charge tariffs to their customers. Peter Smith, Director of Policy and Advocacy at fuel poverty charity National Energy Action, (NEA) comments.

Energy sector consultancy Cornwall Insight has made its final prediction for the April 2025 energy price cap level, forecasting energy bills to rise by 5%. Ofgem will confirm the level of the cap next week.

On Saturday 15 February, around 40 people took part in National Energy Action’s second annual Walk for Warmth event in Newcastle.

National Energy Action Chief Executive Adam Scorer responds to a BBC investigation finding that some victims of failed insulation schemes are missing out on recompense.