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CAP responds to Ofgem’s Call for Input on Affordability and debt in the domestic retail market
- Policy and research
- Energy
- Debt
- Consultation responses
- Tackling poverty
- Poverty
3 May 2024
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New financial year 2024: what’s changed?
Financial changes in April 2024 and what that means for your pocket.
- Blog
- Cost of living
- Money management
- Families
- Energy
26 April 2024
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The joy of meeting face to face
‘…have we lost something by travelling over? Have we missed the joys of journeying through?’
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- Energy
- Debt
- Poverty
15 March 2024
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CAP responds to Ofgem’s call for input on standing charges
CAP has written a letter responding to Ofgem’s call for input on standing charges.
- Policy and research
- Energy
- Consultation responses
- Tackling poverty
11 January 2024
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CAP responds to Ofgem’s consultation on additional debt-related costs allowance policy
- Policy and research
- Energy
- Consultation responses
3 November 2023
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Struggling to pay energy bills? 7 ways to get support
If you’re struggling to pay your energy bills or find yourself in debt, you can access support in several different ways.
- Blog
- Energy
1 November 2023
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CAP signs joint letter calling on the Chancellor to set up a Help to Repay scheme for energy arrears
CAP is part of a coalition of charities calling on the Government to introduce a Help to Repay scheme for energy arrears .
- Policy and research
- Cost of living
- Energy
- Debt
26 October 2023
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Winter Fuel Payment 2023: everything you need to know
Do you know if you’re eligible for help towards your heating bills this winter?
- Blog
- Cost of living
- Energy
9 October 2023
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CAP and a coalition of over 140 organisations and MPs call for a consultation on a Social Tariff for energy
CAP is calling on The Government to take action to support vulnerable households with their energy bills.
- Policy and research
- Energy
29 September 2023