Energy price rises prompt call for more help with bills

Energy suppliers are calling for enduring support for customers facing financial difficulties due to a 2% rise in gas and electricity prices in England, Wales, and Scotland. With a record £4.4bn owed to energy suppliers by customers, campaigners are concerned about the impact on households, especially during winter. The UK government is taking urgent action to support vulnerable families and has extended the Warm Home Discount, offering £150 off winter bills for eligible households. Efforts to design more targeted and sustainable support schemes to address fuel poverty are underway amid rising energy costs and debt levels in the country.