Millions of households could be thrown onto energy breadline without urgent targeted support from Government, says Uswitch

Justina Miltienyte, energy policy expert at Uswitch.com says: “With predictions of a near £2,000 price cap on the way, many households could be faced with the stark choice of heating or eating if action is not taken to support them in the coming months.

“A 5% VAT cut on energy bills was never going to be enough to offset a predicted 50% price cap increase, but it’s alarming that the Government has seemingly scrapped the idea so hastily without an alternative, at a time when consumers are bracing themselves for a catastrophic bill hike.

“We repeat our calls on the Government to upscale its targeted support for vulnerable households, in a way that is reflective of the cost increases that consumers will see coming in April.  

“While the Government continues to rely on Warm Home Discount as a way to help the most vulnerable, the support is nowhere near enough and the payments should be automatic for all who qualify. Now is the time for the Government to act, and fast."

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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.