‘It’s unsustainable’: homes in Great Britain brace for winter with soaring energy debts As typical annual dual-fuel charge rises to £1,755, charities warn over record £4.4bn owed to suppliers The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Coalition calls on Sunak for consultation on energy social tariff Household energy bills are expected to be around 13% more expensive on average than they were last winter despite the price cap dropping. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Almost 5000 excess winter deaths caused by cold homes last year, MPs warned Almost 5000 excess winter deaths were caused by cold homes last year, a charity has warned MPs. The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023
Excess winter deaths caused by cold homes in Great Britain ‘up by about a half’ Campaigners tell MPs more than 1m households missed out on government support for bills The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
More than half of private renters living in cold, damp or mouldy homes – survey Some 2.7 million households in England struggle with poor conditions brought on by high energy bills and a lack of insulation, Citizens Advice said. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Energy support vouchers worth £25m are going unclaimed - how to redeem them Time is running out to claim the discount, totalling £400 per household for those on prepayment meters Manchester Evening News · Oct 31, 2022
£25 million in energy support vouchers going unclaimed - how to redeem yours The vouchers, totalling £400 per household, are for people on pre-payment meters but time is running out to claim them Nottingham Post · Oct 31, 2022
Energy firms using sharp practices to boost cashflow, says Martin Lewis Consumer champion describes fuel prices as ‘almost a poll tax’ and warns households face a ‘fiscal punch in the face’ in April The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022
Martin Lewis urges MPs to crack down on bills trick used by energy companies MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis said the government needs to do more to help Brits pay for soaring energy bills, as Citizens Advice and Scope back calls for more assistance Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022