The End Fuel Poverty Coalition is a broad group of anti-poverty, environmental, health and housing charities, trade unions and campaigners.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Media reports suggest that the Conservative Party will formally join Reform in pushing for more oil and gas extraction from the North Sea. A spokesperson for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, commented: “The reality is that of all the gas estimated to have been in the North Sea basin, just 14% remains commercially viable according … Continue reading "Politicians must face the geological reality of the North Sea" The post Politicians must face the geological reality of the North Sea appeared...| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
From 1 January, the EU will introduce its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), charging for the carbon embedded in imported goods. Without a UK–EU agreement to link their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS), media reports suggest that this could mean higher costs for UK exporters and, indirectly, higher energy bills — as carbon prices feed into … Continue reading "EU links must help bring down bills" The post EU links must help bring down bills appeared first on End Fuel Poverty Coali...| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Ofgem has announced that the average household’s energy bill will rise by 2.03% to £1,755 a year from 1 October 2025. This represents a 2.21% year on year rise and means average energy bills will be 68.43% (£713) a year higher than in winter 2020/21. A spokesperson for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, commented: “Among … Continue reading "Ofgem announces increase in energy bills" The post Ofgem announces increase in energy bills appeared first on End Fuel Poverty Coalition.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The number of UK households struggling with the cost of their energy bills has hit 12.1 million as campaigners warn Ofgem that people can not take any more price increases. [1] With the latest price cap announcement due on Wednesday (August 27), experts say even the one percent increase predicted will lead to further suffering. … Continue reading "Fuel poverty statistics show 12m UK households struggling with energy costs" The post Fuel poverty statistics show 12m UK households struggling w...| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Eligible households must be named on their electricity bill by Sunday 24 August to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount automatically. Over 6 million households – including 900,000 more families with children – will benefit this year after the Government removed restrictions that previously excluded many. Eligible individuals may not be named if they’ve recently … Continue reading "£150 energy bill discount: 24 August deadline approaching" The post £150 energy bill discount: 24 Augu...| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Ofgem is expected to confirm that the unit cost of gas will fall slightly this autumn, but in winter 2020/21, households were paying just 3.5p per unit for gas. Today, the unit price is 6.33p – almost double – and it’s expected to fall only slightly this autumn. A spokesperson for the End Fuel Poverty … Continue reading "Why aren’t energy bills falling?" The post Why aren’t energy bills falling? appeared first on End Fuel Poverty Coalition.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Ofgem has announced that consumers will see greater levels of compensation in the event of smart meter failures. A spokesperson for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, commented: “We must ensure that electricity pricing is fair and that everyone can access cheaper ‘time of use’ tariffs. Millions of people have been left behind in the smart … Continue reading "Smart meters must work for all consumers" The post Smart meters must work for all consumers appeared first on End Fuel Poverty Coal...| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The latest analyst forecasts for the Ofgem price cap predict a 1% increase in energy bills from 1 October 2025. This removes some of the reduction in bills seen in July 2025. It means energy bills are 67% higher than in winter 2020/21 and predicted to be £20 more expensive than last winter. A spokesperson … Continue reading "Energy bills set to rise as UK faces fifth winter of crisis" The post Energy bills set to rise as UK faces fifth winter of crisis appeared first on End Fuel Poverty Co...| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The End Fuel Poverty Coalition is a broad alliance of over 100 anti-poverty, health, housing, climate and consumer organisations working to eliminate fuel poverty in the UK. This Substack shares our reactions to news stories, government decisions, energy company developments, and more. We connect the dots between policy, politics, and the lives of people struggling … Continue reading "Welcome to the End Fuel Poverty Coalition Substack" The post Welcome to the End Fuel Poverty Coalition Subs...| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Advice given to Ministers on how the Warm Homes Plan can deliver lasting benefits for people living in cold, damp and unaffordable homes.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
List and links to formal reports, correspondence and responses to consultations produced by the End Fuel Poverty Coalition since 2014.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Smart meter compensation and standing charge reform welcomed, but Coalition calls for stronger action on energy affordability and fairness.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Official data shows UK gas production will fall below heating demand by 2027. By 2050, 94% of gas will be imported.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Ofgem urged to tighten smart meter rules as the July price cap change could spark a new wave of tariff switching and fixing.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The Coalition has welcomed the decision to honour the manifesto commitment on the Warm Homes Plan, but warns energy bills are still too high.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
More support for energy bills has been announced by the Government as the cost of gas used will surge by over 10% from 1 April.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Millions of voters say cutting funding for the Warm Homes Plan in the Comprehensive Spending Review would reduce their trust in Government.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Levels of older people living in fuel poverty revealed as the Prime Minister indicates a u-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment reforms.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
"Home, Sick Home" report reveals a health crisis as majority of health workers regularly see patients whose poor housing is harming health.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Campaigners call for the new UK fuel poverty strategy to contain urgent action to help the millions of people struggling to heat their homes.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The average household energy bill is to increase by £149 while changes this winter mean that older people face the highest bills on record.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Energy industry giants have pocketed over £500 billion in profits since the energy crisis as consumer bills are set to rise by 6.4%.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
In 2024, 36.3% of households (8.99m) had to spend more than 10% of their income on energy, up from 35.5% in 2023 (8.73m).| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Many households end up worse off if they accept one of the proposed "zero standing charge" tariffs contained in an Ofgem consultation.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Facts, figures and key information about fuel poverty. Including information the health dangers of living in cold damp homes.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Over two thirds (68%) of UK health workers say high energy bills contribute to avoidable NHS hospital admissions according to new research.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Forecasts predict the energy bill price cap is set to rise yet again in April with global gas prices to blame for the increase.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The latest energy firm profits tracker shows 20 companies have made £483 billion in profits since the start of the energy bills crisis.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
16% of UK adults (8.8m people) live in cold damp homes, exposed to the health complications that come from living in fuel poverty.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The energy bills crisis is predicted to be so severe that campaigners have written to the Chancellor calling for an Emergency Energy Tariff.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
As energy bills are set to rise again, the public want the worst homes to be prioritised with a Government insulation and ventilation scheme.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Fuel poor households are unable to stay warm and become disconnected during cold snaps leading to calls for reform of cold weather payments.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
A huge majority of the public back Ministers providing a social tariff to help households in need with their energy bills.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Over four-fifths of older people with a long-term health condition or disability will no longer get Winter Fuel Payments.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Estimated costs to NHS of pensioners living in cold damp homes have been revealed as households of all ages prepare for an energy bills hike.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Latest energy firm profits reveal extent of money in system as households build energy debt and pensioners face Winter Fuel Payment cuts.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Researchers have tracked the declared energy firm profits of the 20 organisations the End Fuel Poverty Coalition is most asked to comment on.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
New figures reveal that 16% of UK adults (8.3m people) will spend this winter living in cold damp homes, described as Dickensian conditions.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Energy giants have pocketed over £420 billion in profits since the energy crisis started according to a new analysis of company reports.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Proposals could see standing charges halve for every household - dropping from £334.08 a year to £183.02 - a reduction of 46%.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Latest news on the Ofgem price cap and expected costs of average household energy bills for the year ahead.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Charities have lined up to condemn the new Chancellor's decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment to a small group of older households.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
Further energy firm profits will be announced as new Ministers consider if they will take measures to keep households warm this winter.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The public have given their backing to a social tariff designed to alter the support available to households with their energy bills.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The Government must introduce of a “Help To Repay” scheme instead of passing the cost of energy debt onto all households.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
