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The Warm Home Discount is set to return in October 2026, offering vital energy bill relief to eligible households regardless of leadership changes. Qualification varies by region and benefit type—those in England and Wales receiving Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, or low-income recipients of Housing Benefit, ESA, JSA, Income Support, or Universal Credit, qualify. A separate “core group two” includes those without Guarantee Credit who meet specific criteria, including being on an approved energy supplier’s list and having their name on the electricity bill as of August 25, 2024. The discount is applied directly to your electricity bill, not as cash. Meanwhile, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is prioritizing cost-of-living relief, but his potential shift toward easing restrictions on new oil and gas drilling has drawn sharp criticism from the Green Party, who argue it’s a misstep on climate action and won’t meaningfully reduce bills amid rising extreme weather.

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