THE GOVERNMENT HAS HELPED HOUSEHOLDS WITH ENERGY COSTSAND TIPS AND TRICKS CAN HELP EVEN MORE

Everyone knows life is more expensive than it used to be, with inflation putting strain on everybody’s pockets. A lot of that increase comes from energy bills, which have gone up as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The good news is that there’s plenty of government support available, and helpful tips which can bring down bills around the house.

A TYPICAL HOUSEHOLD WILL HAVE HAD £1,500 WORTH OF SUPPORT BY THE END OF JUNE

There have been a host of schemes which have helped keep bills downboth cost of living support and protection to keep energy bills down. For instance, the Energy Bills Support Scheme provided most households with a £400 discount automatically from their electricity supplier. If you’re on a pre-payment meter user don’t forget to redeem your EBSS vouchers, which expire on June 30. There’s also an alternative fund available for the 900,000 households who were not able to receive the Energy Bills Support Scheme, including partially or wholly self funded care residents and others. There are other schemes including means tested cost of living support, which can help with the financial stresses and strains this year.

As well as all of this financial support from the government, there are several simple, quick actions you can take which could add up to serious savings on your energy bills.

There are also smaller investments you can make to reduce your bills in the longer term.

Every Little Helps

To borrow a phrase from a wellknown advertising campaign, it’s true that even these small changes over time can add up to a big saving on your bills - reducing the pressure on your household budget and