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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,
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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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‘We’ve seen first-hand the misery and health problems poor quality installations can have’ – National Energy Action response to BBC investigation into failed insulation
‘We’ve seen first-hand the misery and health problems poor quality installations can have’ – National Energy Action response to BBC investigation into failed insulation
Post on 14th Feb 2025
National Energy Action Chief Executive Adam Scorer responds to a BBC investigation finding that some victims of failed insulation schemes are missing out on recompense. 
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‘The government must now seize the opportunity’ National Energy Action response to consultations on new fuel poverty strategy and PRS MEES
‘The government must now seize the opportunity’ National Energy Action response to consultations on new fuel poverty strategy and PRS MEES
Post on 07th Feb 2025
National Energy Action responds to the government announcing consultations on a new fuel poverty strategy and higher private rented sector energy efficiency standards across England and Wales. 
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National Energy Action’s annual conference welcomes over 350 supporters
National Energy Action’s annual conference welcomes over 350 supporters
Post on 30th Jan 2025
More than 350 delegates gathered in Liverpool for three days to see over 20 exhibitors and attend panel sessions and breakout sessions led by 36 expert speakers.
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Government solid wall insulation announcement: ‘consumer protection, high standards and advice all need to sit at the heart of the government’s upcoming Warm Homes Plan’
Government solid wall insulation announcement: ‘consumer protection, high standards and advice all need to sit at the heart of the government’s upcoming Warm Homes Plan’
Post on 23rd Jan 2025
‘When installed correctly, we know solid wall insulation measures can be hugely positive for households, slashing energy bills, making homes more comfortable places to live and transforming the appearance of streets and whole neighbourhoods.’
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Fuel Poverty charity: ‘The cold causes misery and ill health – it can, and it will, kill’
Fuel Poverty charity: ‘The cold causes misery and ill health – it can, and it will, kill’
Post on 08th Jan 2025
Temperatures across the UK are likely to be well below zero over the coming days.
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National Energy Action responds to Ofgem’s decision not to lower the standing charge
National Energy Action responds to Ofgem’s decision not to lower the standing charge
Post on 12th Dec 2024
Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed, following a year of consultation, that it will not be lowering the level of the standing charge.
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New data reveals how much it really costs to keep your home at a safe temperature
New data reveals how much it really costs to keep your home at a safe temperature
Post on 26th Nov 2024
Ahead of National Energy Action’s Fuel Poverty Awareness Day tomorrow (Wednesday 27 November), new exclusive data comes from the University of Salford’s full-sized test house.
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‘Too scared to turn on the heat’ – 40% of Northern Irish households are still in fuel poverty
‘Too scared to turn on the heat’ – 40% of Northern Irish households are still in fuel poverty
Post on 26th Nov 2024
New polling by LucidTalk, commissioned by National Energy Action Northern Ireland (NEA NI), shows the extent of fuel poverty in Northern Ireland
Nation / Region: Northern Ireland
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Fuel Poverty, Cold Homes, Fuel Debt, Affordability, Electricity Bills
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Millions of vulnerable households could narrowly miss out on Cold Weather Payments
Millions of vulnerable households could narrowly miss out on Cold Weather Payments
Post on 24th Nov 2024
Fuel Poverty charity, National Energy Action (NEA), has warned that millions of vulnerable households could narrowly miss out on Cold Weather Payments over the weekend. 
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