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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

Blog: Warm Homes Plan

Posted on 13th Feb 2026
The Warm Homes Plan sets a clear ambition and a welcome target of lifting 1 million homes out of fuel poverty.  However, in its current form, there is a real risk that it does not deliver warmth for the most vulnerable.
Nation / Region: North East, Newcastle,
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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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Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action calls for more urgent action to end fuel poverty
Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action calls for more urgent action to end fuel poverty
Post on 04th Mar 2021
Today [4th March 2020] the UK government released the latest statistical trends and analysis on fuel poverty in England, based on data from 2019.
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Budget 2021 – Fuel Poverty
Budget 2021 – Fuel Poverty
Post on 04th Mar 2021
Yesterday’s Budget had no mention, let alone additional spending commitments, to help end fuel poverty or improve domestic energy efficiency.
Nation / Region: UK
Content Type:News
Policy and Advocacy, Blog, Budget
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Fuel poverty charity warns new Welsh Government Fuel Poverty Plan could leave thousands left out in the cold for years to come
Fuel poverty charity warns new Welsh Government Fuel Poverty Plan could leave thousands left out in the cold for years to come
Post on 02nd Mar 2021
Today the Welsh Government has released its new Fuel Poverty Plan.
Nation / Region: Wales
Content Type:News
Policy, Wales
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National charity comments on launch of new Fuel Poverty Strategy for England
National charity comments on launch of new Fuel Poverty Strategy for England
Post on 11th Feb 2021
Today UK Government published its long-awaited Fuel Poverty Strategy for England.
Content Type:News
Fuel Poverty, Policy, UK Government
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Fuel poverty charity comments on £96 increase to the energy price cap
Fuel poverty charity comments on £96 increase to the energy price cap
Post on 05th Feb 2021
The energy regulator Ofgem has today announced an £96 increase to the energy price cap. The increase is likely to result in suppliers putting their prices up in the coming weeks before the new cap level takes effect in April.
Nation / Region: Wales
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Ofgem, Media, News, News Release
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Understanding your solar PV system and maximising the benefits
Understanding your solar PV system and maximising the benefits
Post on 25th Jan 2021
Over the last few months, the NEA Technical team has been busy delivering a new project aimed at helping residents to increase their self-consumption of solar PV.
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland , Wales , UK , Scotland
Content Type:News
Technical, Solar PV
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Government confirms long-term future of Warm Home Discount and pledge to put affordability at the heart of energy transformation
Government confirms long-term future of Warm Home Discount and pledge to put affordability at the heart of energy transformation
Post on 14th Dec 2020
The UK Government has today confirmed the long-term future of the Warm Home Discount (WHD) energy rebate scheme which has been extended until 2026.
Nation / Region: Wales , Scotland
Content Type:News
Warm Home Discount
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