Martin Lewis hails energy bill move that could help millions of UK households

The government is consulting on plans that would shift funding for the Warm Home Discount scheme, which would benefit those who don't use a lot of energy including low income households

Millions of households are set to save an extra £39 a year on their energy bills under proposals to shift how the Warm Home Discount is funded.

The government has launched a consultation that would move the cost from the standing charge element of bills onto the unit rate that customers pay for energy instead. Doing so would especially benefit those who don’t use a lot of energy, including low income households who struggle to afford to heat and light their homes. The consultation ends on January 6.

Consumer champion Martin Lewis hailed the proposal, adding: “This is exactly the right direction.” REA