Government urged to boost fuel poverty support as price cap increases

Stuart Stone
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Campaigners warn of worsening fuel poverty this winter, as energy prices increase and energy efficiency schemes remain underpowered

Fuel poverty campaigners will today deliver a petition with over half a million signatures to Parliament, urging the government to move boost support for those at risk of fuel poverty and health problems...

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