Energy Industry Calls for More Help for Struggling UK Households

The UK energy industry body Energy UK has called for greater government support for households struggling to pay their bills, warning that existing assistance programmes fall short of what vulnerable customers need.

Energy UK contends that current help for low-income and vulnerable households proves insufficient as energy costs remain elevated following years of price volatility.

The call comes ahead of the winter period when energy demand and costs typically spike, placing greater strain on households already dealing with the cost-of-living crisis.

Industry representatives are urging the government to expand eligibility for energy bill support schemes and to increase the amount of financial assistance available to those most at risk of fuel poverty.