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Publication of new NI Fuel Poverty Strategy alone won’t lead to lasting change
Post on 05th Feb 2026
The fuel poverty charity National Energy Action Northern Ireland (NEA NI) has welcomed the publication of the NI Executive’s Warm Healthy Homes Strategy 2026 – 2036, describing it as a significant milestone after years of campaigning, while warning that
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Price cap to rise in October with ‘people in desperate circumstances’
Post on 27th Aug 2025
The energy price cap is expected to rise 2% (around £35 a year for a typical household) from 1 October.
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Fuel poverty programme sees 50% fewer households rationing heating
Post on 20th Mar 2025
As winter ends, National Energy Action’s Warm Homes, Healthy Futures helps thousands across the country to stay warm and healthy at home.
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National Energy Action responds to Ofgem’s decision not to lower the standing charge
Post on 12th Dec 2024
Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed, following a year of consultation, that it will not be lowering the level of the standing charge.
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Record energy debt is ‘hugely alarming’ says fuel poverty charity National Energy Action
Post on 26th Sep 2024
Today Ofgem announces consumer energy debt has reached £3.69 billion, up £400 million from last quarter.
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October energy bill rise to plunge 400,000 more UK households into fuel poverty this winter
Post on 23rd Aug 2024
As Ofgem announces the new price cap today (Friday 23 August), fuel poverty charity National Energy Action’s figures show the number of UK households in fuel poverty will rise to 6 million from October.
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‘Any drop in energy bills is welcome, but modest falls in summer look set to be wiped out by bigger rises in Autumn when people will need to put the heating back on.’
Post on 01st Jul 2024
Today the energy bill price cap changes. It will drop by 7% this summer, making the typical bill £1,568 a year.
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