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24 Jan Communities

Broken Britain: heartbreak, tears and fuel poverty in Birmingham Hodge Hill

Representing the constituency with the highest rate of fuel poverty in England can be a challenge, as Caitlin Doherty discovers.

03 Sep 2022 Health

The new prime minister must step up to tackle fuel poverty before more lives are lost

The news reports out today about the swathes of families in the UK likely to fall into fuel poverty this winter are frightening.

26 Jul 2022 Economy

Scale Of Energy Bill Debts Threatening Millions Will "Eclipse" Support Measures, MPs Warn

Millions of people could be left with "unmanageable debt" as a result of major forecasted rises in the cost of energy, a new report from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has warned.

21 Jul 2022 Economy

Peter Aldous: We need a social tariff to help ease the cost of living crisis

There is no other way of saying it: we are in the grip of a cost of living crisis. Regular reminders of the rising cost of essential goods and services dominate the news and show no sign of abating.

13 Jun 2022 Economy

We must urgently cut fuel duty and VAT to help struggling households with the rising cost of living

I am acutely aware of the need for warm, safe and affordable homes. National Energy Action, which is the leading charity for fuel poverty and of which I am honoured to be president, campaigns to ensure that everyone can afford to live in a warm home.

How new sensor technology can help address Britain’s Fuel Poverty Crisis

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19 Apr 2022 Environment

How new sensor technology can help address Britain’s Fuel Poverty Crisis

To combat fuel poverty and help achieve net-zero, we need to bring forward data-led solutions which can make an impact.

08 Apr 2022 Energy

Energy efficiency should be front and centre of our energy strategy

The government’s eagerly awaited Energy Security Strategy has finally been released, a welcome response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

22 Mar 2022 Economy

Money Saving Expert Warns Energy Price Rises Are A "Fiscal Punch In The Face" For Households

Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has called for more "political will" to reduce household energy bills, warning that the current measures are "not enough".

20 Mar 2022 Economy

Rishi Sunak Hints At Fuel Duty Cut In Spring Statement To Tackle Cost Of Living Rise

The Chancellor has not ruled out cutting fuel duty in his Spring Statement, claiming that he “understands” the challenges facing motorists amid rising fuel prices.

Why the Government needs to rethink its approach to the energy crisis

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02 Mar 2022 Economy

Why the Government needs to rethink its approach to the energy crisis

The chancellor’s £350 help package for energy customers is unwanted and ineffective.

31 Jan 2022 Economy

The Green Party has a plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis now

Today marks 100 days since Carla and I gave our first speech to Green Party conference as co-leaders.

08 Jan 2022 Economy

Extending the Warm Home Discount will help more vulnerable families cope with soaring energy bills

New year, new crisis. That’s the conventional wisdom of the commentariat, although the likelihood that 2022 would be a year of high inflation has been obvious for many months.

21 Dec 2021 Energy

Rising energy bills are fuelling a difficult Christmas for families

Christmas is always an expensive time of year, but as a result of a Brexit fuelled cost-of-living crisis this year could be the worst yet. As inflation continues to soar, one of the biggest increases households are facing is to energy bills. Currently, electricity prices are 18.8 per cent higher than in 2020, with gas prices 28.1 per cent higher.

12 Oct 2021 Economy

Urgent action is required to prevent avoidable deaths as millions more face fuel poverty this winter

It is a matter of great concern that against the background of rising inflation, the end of furlough and cut to Universal Credit that the price cap might end in April 2022.

28 Sep 2021 Energy

Decarbonising the heat sector will protect consumers from future energy cost spikes

It’s time to level up our buildings and energy infrastructure and release the UK from its vulnerability to volatile fossil fuels.

23 Sep 2021 Economy

Minister Admits Customers Could Face Higher Energy Tariffs If Their Current Supplier Goes Bust

Consumers who are forced to switch to a new energy supplier will not be guaranteed they will pay the same rate, a business minister has said.

20 Sep 2021 Economy

Minister Insists There Is "No Question Of The Lights Going Out" Over Gas Shortage Concerns

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said there is "no need for alarm or panic" following crisis talks with the energy industry.

19 Aug 2021 Energy

Government must expand support for terminally ill people facing the scourge of fuel poverty

The energy price cap increase will hit terminally ill people, not just in their pockets, but by robbing them of time with their loved ones.

07 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

EXCL Ministers urged to step up help to stop people choosing between ‘heating and eating’ amid coronavirus crisis

A cross-party group of MPs is demanding that ministers do more to stop people in fuel poverty choosing between “heating and eating” during the coronavirus lockdown.