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Government announces support for heating oil customers

Posted on 18th Mar 2026
The government announced support for heating oil customers in the wake of rising oil prices caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. National Energy Action says, ‘Today’s announcement recognises just how exposed heating oil households are.’
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Price cap to fall but energy bills still ‘far from affordable’

Posted on 25th Feb 2026
The energy price cap is falling from 1 April, energy regulator Ofgem has announced today.
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Newcastle charity’s Walk for Warmth to show support for fuel poor

Posted on 19th Feb 2026
Newcastle-based National Energy Action’s third annual Walk for Warmth will be taking place this Saturday (21 February). 
Nation / Region: North East, Newcastle,
Content Type: News
Tags: Fuel Poverty, Fundraising
Getting the smart meter rollout right for prepayment households
Getting the smart meter rollout right for prepayment households
Post on 29th Jun 2021
Blog by Matt Copeland, Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Nation / Region: Wales , Scotland
Content Type:News
Smart Meters, Pre-payment meters
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Vulnerable ‘pay as you go’ energy customers put at ‘needless’ risk during pandemic
Vulnerable ‘pay as you go’ energy customers put at ‘needless’ risk during pandemic
Post on 28th Jun 2021
A new report released today [Tuesday 29th June] highlights that more than 2 million ‘pay as you go’ customers with older ‘legacy’ energy meters were put at needless risk during the pandemic.
Nation / Region: Wales , UK , Scotland
Content Type:News
Smart Meters, News
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Ofwat guidelines for water companies in supporting residential customers pay their bill, access help and repay debts: a consultation
Ofwat guidelines for water companies in supporting residential customers pay their bill, access help and repay debts: a consultation
Post on 16th Jun 2021
Millions of utility customers are struggling to pay their utility bills.
Nation / Region: Wales
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Understanding the significance of the outcomes of the water affordability review
Understanding the significance of the outcomes of the water affordability review
Post on 26th May 2021
Jess Cook – Project Development Manager (Water Poverty) reflects on the significance of the outcomes of the water affordability review
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type:News
Water, Water Poverty
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Charity comments on Independent Review of Affordability Support in Water
Charity comments on Independent Review of Affordability Support in Water
Post on 26th May 2021
Today (26th May 2021) is the launch of the Consumer Council for Water’s (CCW) Independent Review of Affordability Support in Water.
Nation / Region: Wales , UK
Content Type:News
Water, Water Poverty, Policy and Advocacy, Ofwat
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The Green Home Grant’s demise must prompt urgent action to help the poorest households
The Green Home Grant’s demise must prompt urgent action to help the poorest households
Post on 29th Mar 2021
NEA’s Director of Policy and Research, Peter Smith, reflects on the latest Government announcements
Content Type:News
Energy Efficiency, News, Decarbonisation, Blog
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Debt Awareness Week: it’s time to take #TheFirstStep
Debt Awareness Week: it’s time to take #TheFirstStep
Post on 25th Mar 2021
NEA’s water poverty lead Jess Cook reflects on the challenges facing those struggling with debts, and encourages them to take #TheFirstStep
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK , Scotland
Content Type:News
Debt
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NEA responds to Environmental Audit Committee report calling for front loading of energy efficiency spending to help fuel poor households
NEA responds to Environmental Audit Committee report calling for front loading of energy efficiency spending to help fuel poor households
Post on 22nd Mar 2021
the Environmental Audit Committee has published a report on how to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s building stock.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type:News
Energy Efficiency, Fuel Poverty, Energy Costs, Measures, Housing, Housing Standards
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Siemen’s Energy Transmission Solutions UK name NEA as their Charity of the Year
Siemen’s Energy Transmission Solutions UK name NEA as their Charity of the Year
Post on 16th Mar 2021
We’re delighted to announce that the Manchester office of Siemen’s Energy Transmission Solutions UK is the latest organisation to name NEA their charity of the year.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales
Content Type:News
Charity, Partnerships
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