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‘I hope the government looks at the best and fairest way to cut bills, not just the most expedient.’
Post on 05th Nov 2025
The Guardian reported that the government is considering cutting energy efficiency funding to pay for a reduction in energy bills.
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Nearly half of people in Northern Ireland worried about paying energy bills, new poll finds
Post on 03rd Nov 2025
NEA NI reveals that nearly half of people in NI are worried about paying energy bills as winter approaches.
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Northern Ireland
Content Type:Media Press Releases
Help to repay debt relief scheme ‘must also go hand in hand with efforts to make ongoing costs more affordable’
Post on 30th Oct 2025
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a ‘help to repay’ debt relief scheme to tackle historical debt built up during the energy crisis.
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National Energy Action welcomes Commons report on energy costs: ‘further action is needed’
Post on 29th Oct 2025
The Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee published a new report, ‘Tackling the energy cost crisis’.
Content Type:Media Press Releases
Calling teachers and educators! Help us better understand the impact of fuel poverty on children.
Post on 14th Oct 2025
This survey explores how fuel poverty affects children, what educators observe, and how our charity can help address these challenges.
Content Type:Research
Preparing for Winter
Post on 14th Oct 2025
If you are on a low income, live in the private rented sector or live in an old, cold home (or all three), you now need to prepare for the cold season.
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NAO report into ECO installation failures response: ‘Effective insulation remains vital to tackling fuel poverty’
Post on 14th Oct 2025
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a new report criticising the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) over several failed installations under the scheme.
Content Type:Media Press Releases
Energy bills rise presents ‘a risk to health – and life – this winter’
Post on 30th Sep 2025
Price cap set to rise 2% tomorrow (1 October). New polling by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action finds three-quarters of those with a heart condition say they are likely to ration their heating.
Content Type:News Release
Energy debt and arrears climbs to £4.43 billion
Post on 26th Sep 2025
Ofgem’s latest debt figures are out – with energy debt and arrears totalling £4.43 billion in Q2 in 2025. This is up nearly £300mn from £4.15bn in the previous quarter and up by £0.74 billion on Q2 in 2024.
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