Rising energy bills could be the final straw for struggling families this Christmas
As energy bills set to rise further, a CAP debt centre manager shares what this means for families in debt.
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Will you be eligible for the £100 energy payment?
Around 20 million households across the UK are set to receive direct support to help with the cost of living through a new council tax initiative.
2026 Autumn Budget summary: what does it mean for me?
What happened in the 2026 Autumn Budget and what does it mean for me? Read the Autumn Budget summary here.
What are the latest changes to gas Standing Charges in the UK?
The Government will be abolishing the gas Standing Charge. Find out what this means for your energy bills at CAP.
Debt charity warns Autumn Budget doesn’t protect lowest-income households against huge January energy price rise
Read CAP’s 2026 Autumn Budget press release here.
What is the Warm Home Discount?
Everything you need to know about the Warm Home Discount.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps for the first time as prices rise
Google Maps have released a new feature to help people compare their options as fuel prices rise. Find out how you can get support here.
What are Andy Burnham’s policy announcements so far and what more can be done?
New Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has vowed to ease the cost of living pressures on households across the UK and has already revealed a number of measures.
Northern Ireland £100 oil voucher scheme: CAP’s response
Read CAP’s response to the oil voucher scheme here.
Get energy bill support in Northern Ireland: Schemes, grants and funding
Feeling the strain of energy bills in Northern Ireland? Explore local support schemes, energy grants and free debt help from Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to ease the pressure.
