110,000 extra households in Wales will see energy bills cut by £150
110,000 extra households in Wales will see energy bills cut by £150
The warm home discount is being extended, which means thousands of more households in Wales will see their energy bills slashed by £150 this winter
An additional 110,000 households in Wales are set to receive a £150 reduction on their energy bills this winter as the warm home discount scheme is extended, the UK Government has confirmed.
The latest measure comes after a series of cost of living support initiatives were made through the government's Plan for Change. As a result approximately 110,000 extra households in Wales will get a £150 decrease in their energy bills this winter. For money-saving tips sign up to our Money newsletter here.
In the UK more than six million households will receive the discount, which will see 2.7m more households receive support including 900,000 families with children and a total of 1.8m households in fuel poverty.
According to the UK Government every billpayer on means-tested benefits will be eligible, eliminating previous restrictions that excluded those in need in the past.
On the UK Government's website they say their Plan for Change initiative aims to stabilise the economy, adding: "Our missions – growing the economy, an NHS fit for the future, safer streets, opportunity for all, and making Britain a clean energy superpower – are part of a decade of national renewal built on the foundations of a stable economy, secure borders, and national security."
It comes after First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan said she would hold the UK Government's 'feet to the fire' after receiving what she said were categorical assurances that Prime Minister Keir Starmer would follow through on a manifesto pledge of returning the running of post-EU structural funding to the Welsh Government. You can read more about this here.
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In regards to the £150 reduction to thousands of households in Wales Mr Starmer said: " I know families across Wales are still struggling with the cost of living and I know the fear that comes with not being able to afford your next bill.
"Providing security and peace of mind for working people is deeply personal to me as Prime Minister and foundational for the Plan for Change."
Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens added: "This big increase in the number of households receiving money off their energy bills will make a real difference to working people and families right across Wales.
"Our key objective is putting more money in people's pockets, firstly by growing the economy but also by increasing the minimum wage, making increases to universal credit and the state pension, and providing support with energy bills."
The energy price cap is set to reduce this July with the additional £150, which was announced on Wednesday, June 18, aiming to further help households.
Households can find out if they are eligible with the UK Gov website here.
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