MPs call for energy bill help to stave off winter crisis

MPs warn energy bills help needed ahead of 'inevitable' winter crisis

Many households will be paying the same or even more this winter than they were a year earlier for their energy bills. MPs have warned the government help is needed.

Energy bill help urged by MPs to stave off winter crisis

Urgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say.

Government ‘should support households struggling with energy bills’ this winter

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee urged for action, including the introduction of a social tariff and the abolition of the standing charge.

Government ‘should support households struggling with energy bills’ this winter

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee urged for action, including the introduction of a social tariff and the abolition of the standing charge.

Energy bills help available in autumn and winter 2023

Help is still available for those struggling with energy bills this winter (Picture: Getty Images) The cost of living crisis is set to impact millions again this winter, with energy bills set to remain stubbornly high in spite of the drop in the Ofgem price cap. The cap will fall to £1,923 for a direct debit customer from October 1. This also stands at £1,949 for those on prepayment meters, £2,052 for standard credit tariffs, and £1,298 for Econ…

UK Government ‘should support households struggling with energy bills’ this winter

Photo by Katrina_S from Pixabay MPs have called on the UK Government to support under-pressure households ahead of an “inevitable” new energy crisis this winter. The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee said that ministers must make sure that all families who did not feel the benefit of last year’s £400 per household help get that money now. MPs on the committee said that the Warm Home Discount, which cuts bills by £150 over winter for those e…