More than 250,000 families will receive letters confirming they will get a £150 discount on their energy bills this winter.
The move is part of the UK Government’s drive to help families tackle energy affordability and follows the decision last year to expand the Warm Home Discount to an additional 2.7 million households.
That means six million households across England and Wales will now receive help this winter, with letters starting to arrive today.
Every billpayer on means-tested benefits now qualifies for the Warm Home Discount, removing restrictions that previously excluded many who needed help.
For the vast majority, £150 will be automatically deducted off their energy bills and will not have to take any action.
However, some households will have to provide extra information to ensure they receive the discount, with the letters advising them to call the helpline provided. They will need an electricity bill or statement to confirm the billpayer’s name and account number.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “This cash injection will help people manage their bills while we fix the rusting energy system we inherited.
“Because it is only through our clean energy mission that we will get bills down for everyone in the long-run – creating jobs and economic growth along the way.”
