9 d. ago 195,000 households to have energy debts wiped as Ofgem announces new scheme

The energy regulator expects to write off up to £500million of historic debt built up during the recent energy crisis

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9 d. ago Scots arrears could be wiped as major new scheme plans to clear £500m of energy debt – are you eligible?

Up to £500 million of household energy bill debt is set to be written off as part of a new relief scheme, the energy regulator has announced. Watchdog Ofgem said it is planning to "reset and reform" the UK's growing pile of energy debt, which has added pressure to all household bills. Currently £52 is...

Economics

1 week ago Hundreds of thousands to have energy bill debt wiped as part of new scheme – will you get it?

HUNDREDS of thousands of people will have their energy bill debt wiped thanks to a new relief scheme launched by the industry watchdog.  Ofgem will wipe around £500million of energy debt built up by struggling households under its Debt Relief Scheme, which will be launched from early 2026. The programme will help some 195,000 households,...

Economics

1 week ago Warm Home Discount: what is it, as 100,000 homes in Scotland to get £150 energy scheme payment – eligibility

Scots on certain benefits could see extra help with winter bills 💡

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3 w. ago Thousands of jobs for Wales pledged under Government clean energy scheme

The UK Government publishes its first ever national plan to recruit workers needed for clean energy, promising 20,000 jobs in Wales

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3 w. ago Government aims to create 400,000 jobs through UK national green energy plan

Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognitionPlumbers, electricians and welders will be in huge demand as part of a national plan to train people for an extra 400,000 green jobs in the next five years, Ed Miliband has said.The energy secretary revealed a new scheme to double those working in green industries by 2030, with a particular focus on training those coming from fossil fuel jobs, school leavers, the unemployed, veterans and ex-offenders. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Voices: ‘Not realistic nor achievable’: Readers slam government’s failed insulation scheme

Thousands of homeowners are set to be worse off, and our community has shared stories of damp, mould, and dangerous insulation caused by the government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme

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3 w. ago Thousands living in 'misery' due to massive failures with energy saving scheme

Cowboy builders are among those believed to have exploited a government endorsed energy saving scheme, leading to up to £165million of suspected fraud and households living in damp and mouldy homes

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