Justina Miltienyte, energy policy expert at Uswitch.com, said: “With many suppliers going out of business this year, and bills on the rise, it’s a nervous time for households who are worried about affording their energy this winter. So it’s astonishing that the government hasn’t announced any targeted support in this Budget.
“It is not enough for the government to rely on existing grants and schemes to support the most vulnerable this winter.
“Low-income households are eligible for the £140 Warm Home Discount rebate - but it only offsets the recent £139 rise in the price cap and does not actually help to make bills more affordable.
“The Budget is a missed opportunity to reform the outdated and not fit for purpose Warm Home Discount.”
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Ross Stebbing
Phone: 07827 836 709
Email: ross.stebbing@rvu.co.uk
Twitter: @UswitchPR
About Uswitch
Uswitch is one of the UK’s top comparison websites for home services switching, including energy, broadband and mobiles.
More people go to Uswitch to switch their energy, broadband and mobile than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.
Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings.
Uswitch is part of RVU, a group of online brands with a mission to empower consumers to make more confident home services, insurance and financial decisions.
