Government extends Warm Home Discount for five years to 2030

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirms extension of energy bill support scheme, as new analysis reiterates that high gas prices are primary driver of increased energy bills

The government has confirmed it is to extend its Warm Home Discount for a further five years, in a move that will provide millions of eligible households with £150 off their winter energy bills. The...

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