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Energy bills drop tomorrow ‘a false dawn’

Posted on 31st Mar 2026
Tomorrow (Wednesday 1 April), the price cap changes and annual energy bills will fall by £117, or 7% for a typical household on electricity and gas and paying by direct debit. 
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Latest fuel poverty statistics for England

Posted on 26th Mar 2026
Today, the government published the latest fuel poverty statistics for England. While the figures show 100,000 households were lifted out of fuel poverty in 2024, our Director of Policy and Advocacy cautions there is more to the data.
Nation / Region: England,
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Energy price cap prediction shows the ‘potential for another energy crisis is real’

Posted on 20th Mar 2026
Cornwall Insight has predicted that the typical energy bill will rise to £1,973 a year from July 2026. National Energy Action responds.
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National Energy Action welcomes Winter Fuel Payment expansion
National Energy Action welcomes Winter Fuel Payment expansion
Post on 09th Jun 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that many more pensioners will now receive the Winter Fuel Payment. Everyone over the state pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year, will now receive the Winter Fuel Payment.
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Energy bills to fall 7% from July
Energy bills to fall 7% from July
Post on 23rd May 2025
Ofgem announced on Friday 23 May that the energy price cap will fall 7% from July. This means a typical household will pay £1,720 a year, down from £1,849.
Nation / Region: UK
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Energy bills rise to crisis levels
Energy bills rise to crisis levels
Post on 30th Mar 2025
Energy bills are rising for a third consecutive time from 1 April, with the energy price cap increasing 6.4% to £1,849 a year for a typical household.
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Fuel poverty statistics: ‘Little progress was made by the previous government’
Fuel poverty statistics: ‘Little progress was made by the previous government’
Post on 27th Mar 2025
As the government releases the number of households living in fuel poverty in England, “little progress was made by the previous government”, says National Energy Action.
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Fuel poverty programme sees 50% fewer households rationing heating – and partners with organisations in Wales
Fuel poverty programme sees 50% fewer households rationing heating – and partners with organisations in Wales
Post on 20th Mar 2025
As winter ends, National Energy Action’s Warm Homes, Healthy Futures helps households across the country to stay warm and healthy at home
Nation / Region: Wales
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Fuel poverty programme sees 50% fewer households rationing heating
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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Over half of adults in Wales expect to ration energy in coming months as average bills set to rise by over £100
Over half of adults in Wales expect to ration energy in coming months as average bills set to rise by over £100
Post on 25th Feb 2025
Energy bills are set for a third successive increase, with the price cap rising 6.4% (over £100) to £1,849 a year for a typical household from 1 April.
Nation / Region: Wales , Cymru
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Government announces Warm Home Discount expansion
Government announces Warm Home Discount expansion
Post on 25th Feb 2025
Today, the government announced an expansion in eligibility for the Warm Home Discount.
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Nearly half of adults expect to ration energy in coming months as average bills set to rise by over £100
Nearly half of adults expect to ration energy in coming months as average bills set to rise by over £100
Post on 25th Feb 2025
Ofgem announces energy bills are set for a third successive increase, with the price cap rising 6.4% (over £100) to £1,849 a year for a typical household from 1 April.
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