Millions of additional homes will benefit from a £150 discount on their energy bills this winter.

Today, the UK Government announced that the Warm Homes Discount will be expanded for this coming Winter. This is another major package of support to ease the cost of living for working families through the Plan for Change.

Over 6 million households will benefit this year – an increase of 2.7 million households, including 900,000 more families with children and a total of 1.8 million households in fuel poverty. Every billpayer on means-tested benefits will now qualify, removing restrictions that previously excluded many who needed help and providing peace of mind to millions more families.

In Scotland, 240,000 extra families will benefit from this discount this winter, easing the burden for working people. 

Chris commented, “These changes mean we are now targeting help at those who need it most. I am delighted to see that as our economy recovers, we are expanding support to help more people.”

“Whilst this Government is lowering bills for those most in need, it is also working hard to lower bills for everyone. The spending review last week showcased the Government investing in long-term energy infrastructure projects. These projects will lower our reliance on gas, which will in turn lower energy bills for everyone.”