People with energy bill debt urged to apply for cash help of up to £1,700

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The British Gas Energy Trust has reopened its Individuals and Families Fund (I&F) to help households struggling with energy debt on a prepayment or credit account. The support scheme can provide up to £1,700 to eligible customers of any energy supplier, if that supplier does not have its own support scheme. ‌

Last year, the I&F fund helped 2,051 households across Scotland, England and Wales, write off more than £947,000 of energy debt. ‌

Jessica Taplin, CEO of British Gas Energy Trust said, “We’re pleased to announce the reopening of our Individuals and Families Fund to both credit and prepayment meter account holders, as we know just how important it is." ‌

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