Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in May that every domestic electricity customer across the country will receive a £400 discount off their energy bill from October in a new effort by the UK Government to help millions of households cope with the cost of living crisis.
Along with doubling the £200 of support announced earlier this year, the full £400 payment will now be made as a grant, which means it does not have to be repaid. Energy suppliers will deliver this support to households with a domestic electricity meter over six months from October.
However, not everyone will receive the extra financial help to tackle the next Ofgem price cap rise, which is expected to be more than £2,800, and there is still some confusion around eligibility - especially for people living in mobile homes, using off-grid gas supplies or having bills paid by their landlord.
