A charity says it has been “forced to take action” by doubling the support it provides to vulnerable consumers due to the government not providing any additional energy bill help this winter. Fuel Bank Foundation, which provides emergency fuel vouchers for struggling households with prepayment meters (PPMs), has increased the amount of financial support it is providing, costing it an additional £2.2 million.
Charity ‘forced to take action’ over government’s support failings
