#social-tariff

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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Energy bills: UK government urged to launch social tariff' to help vulnerable households

The UK government should implement a £3.7bn social tariff providing discounted energy bills for poor households, offering targeted support rather than universal subsidies.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Scheme to cut water bills for low income homes

People living in 17 boroughs in the capital who need financial support will be automatically enrolled on the water company's social tariff scheme without having to go through the application process. Under data-sharing agreements, Thames Water said it was working with councils and the Policy in Practice social data platform to identify customers whose water bills exceed 5% of their net income. Eligible households will be signed up to the WaterHelp scheme, which cuts bills by 50%.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Water bills must be means-tested' with new tariff, leading charities urge

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