fuel poverty

Simon Francis from the End Fuel Poverty Coalition said: "With bills still hundreds of pounds higher than in 2020, millions will continue to face unaffordable energy and cold, damp homes this winter".

Fuel poverty campaigners said the switch-off process had been "doomed to failure" after it became clear that the 30 June deadline was "simply unachievable".

Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said ministers were "right to be getting a grip on the situation and holding Ofgem and the energy industry to account".

Opposition politicians criticised Badenoch's comments and the End Fuel Poverty Coalition described them as "out of touch".

It adds that legislation being brought by Education Minister Paul Givan will ensure all school uniforms are affordable, and that strategies on fuel poverty will be developed.