Thousands of people on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits across the UK are set to miss out on £150 in government support following a rule change.
Almost 300,000 people no longer qualify for the Warm Home Discount after the Government changed the rules to exclude those who only get disability benefits. People on disability benefits aren't in enough 'fuel poverty' with their energy bills, the Government said.
The scheme would pay a one-off sum of £150 into household electricity accounts between October and March. However, many were shocked to find they have been excluded.
