In response to today’s Autumn Budget, National Energy Action Chief Executive Adam Scorer says, ‘This Budget will not lessen the impact of unaffordable energy bills and record levels of energy debt this winter. With likely increases to energy bills later in January, things will remain bleak for some of the most vulnerable households across the UK.
‘A longer-term Warm Homes Plan designed to help fuel poor households is more vital than ever. A downpayment is welcome, but we need the full detail and investment promised in the Labour manifesto.’
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- National Energy Action (NEA), the fuel poverty charity, campaigns so everyone can afford to live in a warm and safe home. This is something denied to millions because of poor housing, low incomes, and high bills.
- Working across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the charity aims to improve the lives of people in fuel poverty. They directly support people with energy and income maximisation advice, and they advocate on issues including improving the energy efficiency of homes.
- Partnerships and collaboration have been at the heart of NEA for over 40 years, helping to drive better health and wellbeing outcomes for people struggling to heat their homes.