Do you agree with the Government's strategy to tackle rising energy costs? Jeremy Hunt announced help for the most vulnerable, but a further 1.6m families are expected to fall into fuel poverty:
A total of 8.6 million families are expected to fall into fuel poverty after today's budget - up from 7 million who are already struggling.
Mr Hunt had already announced that it would end at its current level after six months, after which more targeted help would be provided to the most vulnerable. This includes £900 to households on means-tested benefits, £300 to pensioner households, and £150 for individuals on disability benefit. “We are already seeing the horrific impact of living in cold damp homes on children, the elderly, disabled and those with illnesses ranging from cancer to asthma. Even with the additional funding pledged to the NHS and social care system today, it risks being overwhelmed by the energy bills crisis and millions will suffer.
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