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Blog: Standing charge proposals leave big unanswered questions
Post on 24th Sep 2025
Ofgem has today confirmed it is likely to move ahead with plans to require energy companies across Great Britain to provide a ‘lower’ (yes, that’s right, not zero) standing charge tariff to domestic customers.
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Anti-Poverty Strategy ‘not fit for purpose’
Post on 19th Jun 2025
After 19 years of waiting the Northern Ireland Executive launched their draft Anti-Poverty Strategy on Tuesday 17 June.
Nation / Region:
Northern Ireland
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Fuel poverty statistics: ‘Little progress was made by the previous government’
Post 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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Over half of adults in Wales expect to ration energy in coming months as average bills set to rise by over £100
Post on 25th Feb 2025
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.
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Government announces Warm Home Discount expansion
Post on 25th Feb 2025
Today, the government announced an expansion in eligibility for the Warm Home Discount.
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Nearly half of adults expect to ration energy in coming months as average bills set to rise by over £100
Post on 25th Feb 2025
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.
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Charity and gas distribution networks’ pioneering project helps 11,000 families
Post on 24th Feb 2025
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.
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Ofgem consultation on low or no standing charge tariffs response
Post on 20th Feb 2025
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.
Nation / Region:
UK
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Energy bills estimated to rise 5% from April, National Energy Action responds
Post on 18th Feb 2025
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.
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