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Next steps for the 'Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding' (EBSS AF) and the 'Domestic Alternative Fuel Payment Alternative Fund' (AFP AF).
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
UK government launches new online portal so thousands of additional NI households can receive £600 payments
Government launches portal for 900,000 additional GB households to apply for £400 payments towards energy bills
Comments from the Committee on Fuel Poverty (CFP) on the Citizens Advice Consumer Work Plan 2023 to 2024.
New official statistics show record numbers of households took up the government support on offer for energy bills.
The Committee on Fuel Poverty wrote to the Secretary of State regarding the forced installation of prepayment meters in the homes of vulnerable consumers.
Energy suppliers agree to stop forcing vulnerable households onto prepayment meters following calls from the Energy Secretary.
£200 payments for off grid households start today, while businesses off the grid are expected to receive £150 payments by 10 March.
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy wrote to the Committee on Fuel Poverty (CFP) regarding support for those in fuel poverty.
The government today publishes figures showing how many vouchers have been used across energy suppliers.
The Business and Energy Secretary is today calling on suppliers to do more to protect vulnerable energy users.
Households and businesses in the North of Scotland will continue to benefit from energy bill savings through the Hydro Benefit Replacement Scheme.
Support for energy bills coming to Northern Ireland, with vouchers beginning to reach people today, and delivery continuing over the next few weeks.
Government puts forward proposals to improve lighting efficiency to lower energy bills.
UK government confirms how households in Northern Ireland will receive £600 to help with their energy bills.
This Ministerial Direction relates to data sharing provisions for preparations for Alternative Fuel Payments Schemes.
Government confirms details of a single £600 payment to help households in Northern Ireland with energy bills and £200 payment for Great Britain households that use alternative fuels like heating oil.
There are lots of things you can do at home, from easy no cost actions to home improvements, that could save you money.
Today, 07 December 2022, the application for the Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
New measures set to help hundreds of thousands better insulate their homes and reduce consumption while saving families hundreds of pounds each year.
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