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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).
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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.
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North East, Newcastle,
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News
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
Content Type:Media Press Releases
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.
Content Type:Media Press Releases
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.
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Government announces Warm Home Discount expansion
Post on 25th Feb 2025
Today, the government announced an expansion in eligibility for the Warm Home Discount.
Content Type:News
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.
Content Type:News
Charity and gas distribution networks’ pioneering project helps 11,000 families
Post on 24th Feb 2025
National Energy Action (NEA) is joining forces with gas distribution networks Northern Gas Networks (NGN) and SGN on A Warm Welcome, a project supporting families with young children who are struggling with fuel poverty.
Content Type:News
Ofgem consultation on low or no standing charge tariffs response
Post on 20th Feb 2025
Ofgem has launched a consultation on requiring suppliers to offer low or no standing charge tariffs to their customers. Peter Smith, Director of Policy and Advocacy at fuel poverty charity National Energy Action, (NEA) comments.
Nation / Region:
UK
Content Type:News
Energy bills estimated to rise 5% from April, National Energy Action responds
Post on 18th Feb 2025
Energy sector consultancy Cornwall Insight has made its final prediction for the April 2025 energy price cap level, forecasting energy bills to rise by 5%. Ofgem will confirm the level of the cap next week.
Content Type:News
Newcastle Walk for Warmth shows support for those in fuel poverty
Post on 17th Feb 2025
On Saturday 15 February, around 40 people took part in National Energy Action’s second annual Walk for Warmth event in Newcastle.
Nation / Region:
Newcastle
Content Type:News
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