Charities concerned as details of £400 energy bill support for Britain revealed
The Guardian says Charities have warned that some of the most vulnerable households could miss out the £400 to help with soaring energy bills this autumn, after details were revealed of how all homes in Great Britain would receive the support.
The money, part of the already announced energy bill support scheme, will be paid in six monthly instalments of £66 or £67 to about 29m households.
Charities and campaigners raised immediate concerns that more than 2 million pre-payment meter customers could have difficulties accessing the support.
Those who pay by direct debit will receive an automatic deduction off their bills, while those with so-called “smart” pre-payment meters will see an automatic monthly top-up added to their account.