News · 7 August 2026

Benefit claimants can get £150 off winter energy bills

Caroline Ford via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

Benefit claimants need to apply by an August deadline to get £150 off their winter energy bills. The payment assists with the rapidly increasing price of gas and electricity, which has seen average bills rise by 160% in the last decade. BriefTea's money news and budgeting updates will keep you informed on the latest developments.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 August 2026 at 11:57

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