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Why the big increase?
The Warm Home Discount now reaches 6 million homes, up by 2.3 million from last year. This increase is due to changes in eligibility criteria. Previously, some people on benefits also had to demonstrate high energy costs, but this requirement has been removed, broadening access to the support.
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