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2.7 Million Households to Receive £150 Energy Bill Discount

12/19/2025

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Eligibility changes expand the Warm Home Discount to 2.7 million more households this winter, providing a £150 reduction on energy bills.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero warns that fraudsters may impersonate officials to obtain personal information.
Payments will be automatically applied to qualifying accounts by 31 March.
To avoid scams, recipients should expect official letters rather than calls or texts, as rising heating costs affect households this winter.

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Eligibility changes expand the Warm Home Discount to 2.7 million more households this winter, providing a £150 reduction on energy bills.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero warns that fraudsters may impersonate officials to obtain personal information.
Payments will be automatically applied to qualifying accounts by 31 March.
To avoid scams, recipients should expect official letters rather than calls or texts, as rising heating costs affect households this winter.