All news on the topic: Fuel poverty

Scottish ministers have scrapped a universal winter fuel payment and are preparing deep cuts in other spending after the UK chancellor, Rachel Reves’s, warnings of a £22bn black hole.

Pensioner Sandra fears for her life as she struggles to stay warm in her uninsulated home which is overrun with damp and mould. Here, she shares her terrifying situation with The Mirror

Stephen Fitzpatrick, of OVO Energy, is thought to be worth around £2.1 billion - he has been criticised for submitting 'obscene' plans for a home spa whilst his customers struggle to make ends meet

The regulator has announced a call for input on how to protect households against future price shocks

Syebvonne Nguyen, 45, from Merton, South West London has been on a mission to keep people warm due to crippling costs and plunging temperatures - helping hundreds so far

The study models the upfront and running costs of a wind power and heat pump system to 2,000 homes paired with a 2 megawatt community onshore wind turbine, with remaining power demand met by the grid

A toxic combination of spiralling inflation, unemployment, weak GDP growth, tax cuts and rising housing costs is proving a real headache for many. But which money worry bothers you the most?

The country's biggest energy supplier raked in £751million last year, up from £72million in 2022 - a surge fuelled by £500m of energy crisis costs which it was allowed to recoup from bills

The figure would have shown 3.5 million households in fuel poverty without Government support including energy bill payments and the cost-of-living income payments given to people on low incomes, the data showed

As soaring energy bills leave cash-strapped Brits fretting about their finances, the Mirror compares the true cost of hand-washing your pots compared to using a dishwasher - as well as the best practices to reduce costs

As more freezing temperatures are set to hit parts of the UK, Brits are desperate to keep warm without breaking the bank. One heating expert recommends purchasing a £6 item that could drastically reduce your energy bills

Eighty-two-year-old gran Margaret Griffin has been a loyal customer of British Gas for over a sixty years but a mix-up over the phone left her out of pocket and too stressed to leave the house

A coalition of charities has called on the Government to 'urgently think again' and fund a targeted energy deal, or social tariff, to 'markedly' discount energy costs for those of all ages at greatest risk from the cold

As hundreds of thousands of UK households are slated to face fuel poverty due to hikes in energy price caps - one expert has recommended a simple tip to cut your bills when doing the laundry

As temperatures are expected to plunge to -6C, Brits across the nation are searching for ways to keep warm without breaking the bank. Argos shoppers are convinced the solution is one item that has been reduced to £19

Citizens Advice says many of those battling with the cost will have to disconnect regularly during the coldest months of the year

The UK now has 4.29 million households experiencing fuel poverty, up from 3.83 million, the research found

Fuel Poverty Action campaigner Jonathan says soaring electricity costs will force millions into fuel poverty this winter - and fears it could result in widespread illness and deaths

New data suggests the UK is experiencing 'shocking' levels of fuel poverty - with more than 367,000 households going without central heating as temperatures plummet to subzero levels

A new Pumpwatch scheme will force fuel stations to update price changes, with drivers then able to check prices via mobile apps, price comparison websites and sat-navs

Government sources have indicated that social tariffs are "no longer a priority" and that ministers were looking into other ways to help those struggling with energy cost

The Individuals and Families Fund is run by the British Gas Energy Trust charity and can be accessed by struggling people living in England, Scotland and Wales

A survey by Warm This Winter found that almost a third of people in Britain were living in homes riddled with mould or damp with conditions posing a major risk to their health

Warm Spaces are open all over Britain for events such as Christmas lunches, turkey sandwiches on Boxing Day, carol singing and arts and crafts

The energy regulator Ofgem is facing criticism for raising its household price cap next year, allowing fuel suppliers to charge more to cover the debt of customers who have fallen behind