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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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News
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,
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News
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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News
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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Blog: Standing charge proposals leave big unanswered questions
Post on 24th Sep 2025
Ofgem has today confirmed it is likely to move ahead with plans to require energy companies across Great Britain to provide a ‘lower’ (yes, that’s right, not zero) standing charge tariff to domestic customers.
Content Type:News
Ofgem lower standing charges tariff consultation: ‘this complexity is being left at the feet of consumers’
Post on 24th Sep 2025
Energy regulator Ofgem has launched a consultation on requirements for suppliers to offer a lower standing charge tariff. Under the plans, these tariffs would be available to customers in Great Britain by January 2026.
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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.
Content Type:Media Fact Sheets
One-quarter of Welsh households in fuel poverty
Post on 07th Aug 2025
New official estimates from Welsh government reveal 25% of all households in Wales (340,000) were in fuel poverty in October 2024.
Nation / Region:
Wales
Content Type:Media Press Releases
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