Millions to get 150 off energy bills for further five years

"Around six million low-income households will continue to receive 150 off their winter energy bills after the government confirmed its Warm Home Discount will remain for five more years. It follows a consultation on how best to continue the scheme, which has been in place since 2011, with eligibility widened last year to include a further 2.7 million families. Ministers said extending the scheme until the winter of 2030/31 would help with the ongoing high cost of living,"

"The government also said that 345,000 Scottish low-income households would now automatically receive the rebate next winter, bringing Scotland's policy in line with England and Wales. Previously, eligible Scottish households have had to apply for the scheme. The government said a small number of households will need to provide extra information to ensure they get the discount for the current winter period."

Around six million low-income households will continue to receive 150 off winter energy bills after the Warm Home Discount was confirmed for five more years. Eligibility widened last year to include a further 2.7 million families, and ministers said the extension until winter 2030/31 will help with the high cost of living driven by rising energy costs. Energy suppliers with over 1,000 customers will pay for and apply the discount automatically. An additional 345,000 Scottish low-income households will receive the rebate automatically next winter. Some households must provide extra information by 27 February to secure the discount. The scheme is separate from an average 150 government saving announced from April.

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