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Government announces support for heating oil customers

Posted on 18th Mar 2026
The government announced support for heating oil customers in the wake of rising oil prices caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. National Energy Action says, ‘Today’s announcement recognises just how exposed heating oil households are.’
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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
Over half of parents may resort to washing children’s school uniforms by hand, amid cost-of-living crisis
Over half of parents may resort to washing children’s school uniforms by hand, amid cost-of-living crisis
Post on 07th Sep 2022
New polling from YouGov and charity National Energy Action reveals that low-income parents will struggle to afford to wash their kids’ school unforms as new term nears.
Nation / Region: UK
Content Type:News
Fuel Poverty, Energy Costs, Water Poverty, Energy crisis
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Water Poverty: Struggling to cope, or just coping with the struggle?
Water Poverty: Struggling to cope, or just coping with the struggle?
Post on 05th Nov 2021
While fuel poverty is making headlines, water poverty is an issue for many households too. Our research shows that people aren’t just getting in debt, many are undertaking extreme coping strategies.
Nation / Region: UK
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Water Poverty
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Charity comments on Independent Review of Affordability Support in Water
Charity comments on Independent Review of Affordability Support in Water
Post on 26th May 2021
Today (26th May 2021) is the launch of the Consumer Council for Water’s (CCW) Independent Review of Affordability Support in Water.
Nation / Region: Wales , UK
Content Type:News
Water, Water Poverty, Policy and Advocacy, Ofwat
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