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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josie Clarke

Call for energy social tariff cash payments for poorest households

PA Wire

Consumer groups have called for an energy social tariff in the form of cash payments for the poorest households ahead of what they warn could be a decade of high bills.

Citizens Advice said payments of up to £1,500 are now an “essential” long-term solution for millions of fuel-poor households, both now and during what could be a decade of record prices.

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