Exclusive: Schools are increasingly compensating for rising levels of poverty experienced by children at home, according to stark new findings shared with The Lead. @nmozz.bsky.social reports.

Good speaking to @theleaduk.bsky.social about our research into how teachers are on the frontline protecting pupils from growing up cold & hungry. We hope it’s a wake up call ⏰ 2 🚨 urgently 🚨 prioritise the needs of our nation’s future See: national.thelead.uk/p/fourth-eme... #fuelpoverty #poverty

Educators told us that fuel poverty is 'getting worse every year' and it is having a huge impact on children's ability to learn. Find out more in our new 'A Warm Homes, A Fair Chance' report: www.nea.org.uk/publications...

Today, the government published the latest fuel poverty statistics for England. While the figures show 100,000 households were lifted out of fuel poverty in 2024, our Director of Policy and Advocacy cautions that there is more to the data. www.nea.org.uk/news/fuel-po...

This week is #DebtAwarenessWeek and if you are in debt, it's best to engage with your supplier, so you can sort out an affordable repayment plan.

Our Director of Policy Peter Smith gave evidence at the Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee session about the Warm Homes Plan. He answered questions from Claire Young, Graeme Downie and Polly Billington.

Register here: www.nea.org.uk/warm-welcome...

Ofgem announced that energy bills will go down by 7% from 1 April. Our Director of Policy Peter Smith welcomes a reduction of £117 from the typical annual bill but says, 'Those on the lowest incomes in the leakiest homes will face deep debt and will still struggle to stay warm and well at home.'

Following the publication of the Warm Homes Plan, our Director of Policy Peter Smith writes about the landmark plan and what’s still missing or requires more detail. Read Peter's blog here: www.nea.org.uk/news/warm-ho...

'There is a lot of work still to be done to ensure those in the worst circumstances benefit the most, but today's publication is a welcome, landmark occasion.' Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer comments on government's Warm Homes Plan.

Everyone can benefit from the Warm Homes Plan 🏠 We're leaving no household behind in our mission to cut bills, improve home energy efficiency and upgrade to clean technology. Here’s how 👇

It’s difficult to make Christmas feel magical when you can barely cover the essentials. Right now, there are 6 million children living in cold homes. Their parents are trying desperately to make ends meet and pay for essentials like food, heating and electricity.

At the end of our #FuelPovertyConf, we'll celebrate four individuals or organisations attending. They'll demonstrate excellence in improving community resilience, impactful approaches to tackling fuel poverty, engagement of marginalised communities and improving health outcomes.

In April, £150 comes off energy bills and the two-child benefit cap lifts, but key energy efficiency schemes end. Adam says, 'For those in the greatest jeopardy it's not enough.'

Today is our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. Hear directly from our client Elsa. She was unable to keep her home at a consistent temperature, which had an impact on her autistic son. youtu.be/akm7SGwrn9A

‘People are rationing their heating, they are cutting back on cooking, they are deep in debt, and they are suffering in cold, damp homes.’ Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer reacts to today's energy price cap rise in The Guardian. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...

Wednesday 26 November is our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. Join the hundreds of organisations and individuals who are getting involved. Whether you're running an event, sharing our social media resources or writing to your elected representative.

Over £4 billion is owed to energy suppliers, making fuel debt one of the biggest issues for householders. Our Level 2 ‘Fuel Debt Advice in the Community’ City & Guilds approved qualification will explain support for householders and overcoming issues that they may face.

‘Spiralling energy debt causes unbearable stress and anxiety in many households, as well as driving up energy prices for other consumers and reducing economic activity.’ Our Director of Policy Peter Smith in the Telegraph. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

Our Director of Policy Peter Smith is on BBC Breakfast speaking about what we would like to see in the upcoming Budget. Peter says, ‘If money is taken directly off energy bills, we know that has a real, big impact on improving the ability to keep warm in the home.’

With reports saying the government is considering cutting energy efficiency funding, our Chief Executive Adam Scorer says this move, should it happen, ‘would be a grave mistake’.

Today is #StressAwarenessDay. Over the last year, nearly half of our clients said their mental health was improved after receiving support from our Advice service. If you're becoming stressed by your energy bills, please contact us: www.nea.org.uk/get-help

‘We’ve been waiting a long time for some serious action to intervene on the astonishing level of household energy debt that’s built up.’ Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer speaks to BBC Radio 4's Today Programme about Ofgem’s announcement of a ‘help to repay’ debt relief scheme.

We respond to Ofgem’s announcement of a ‘help to repay’ debt relief scheme. Our Director of Policy and Advocacy Peter Smith says it ‘must also go hand in hand with efforts to make ongoing costs more affordable’.

All registered providers of social housing will need to follow Awaab’s law from today. If they fail to do so, tenants will be able to hold their landlords to account by taking legal action through the courts for a breach of contract.

We're pleased to announce that early bird bookings for our #FuelPovertyConf are now open. 2026 marks our charity's 45th birthday, so the conference will take place in the north east - the area where we were founded. We would love you to join us on 9 to 11 February at the Glasshouse in Gateshead.

Our Head of Wales @[email protected] opens our #FuelPovertyConf by saying that fuel poverty is made worse by 'old cold leaky homes - we have many here in Wales'.

It can impact physical and mental health, educational attainment, but, she says, 'It's far more than that - it's emotional, it's social, it's psychological. It seeps into how they see themselves. There is a poverty of hope.'

'As a clinician I've seen how much homes can impact people's health - especially children. Before this programme there wasn't anything meaningful I could do. But now we have preventative solutions at the tips of our fingers. The impact is massive.'

Ignore the nonsense of a 2% rise in domestic energy bills from today. ELECTRICITY standing charge UP 4.5%, units UP 2.41% GAS standing charge UP 14.12%, units DOWN 0.63% %ages differ for people who pay quarterly. Stand Charge now £16.33/month electricity and £10.35/month - more for quarterly

On BBC Breakfast with @sallynugent.bsky.social and Jon Kay, our Chief Executive @adamscorer.bsky.social As the #PriceCap rises today, Adam says government plans to lower #EnergyBills is vital. But millions of vulnerable households face the 'trauma of fuel poverty' unless there's systemic change.

On ITV's @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social, our Director of Policy and Advocacy, Peter Smith discusses today's #PriceCap. He says the rise means millions of households will struggle to stay warm and safe this winter.

'I didn't expect to be living my retirement thinking it's warmer to go to bed.' Julia, one of our clients, tells us how a social tariff for energy could help improve her life.

‘Unaffordable energy bills present a risk to health – and life – this winter.’ Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer responds to energy bills rising tomorrow to £1,755 a year for a typical household and the concerning findings from our new polling with @yougov.co.uk.

Ofgem is likely to move ahead with plans to require energy companies across Great Britain to provide a ‘lower’ standing charge tariff to domestic customers. Our Director of Policy Peter Smith has written a blog outlining possible impacts on client groups and advisers.

Great to see @martinmccluskey.bsky.social MP will be the Minister driving forward strategic action on #FuelPoverty #EnergyEfficiency and how to tackle unaffordable #EnergyBills at this vital time.

Over the past year, everything National Energy Action has done has been guided by our aims: to support households in fuel poverty, raise awareness of their circumstances, and drive lasting solutions. Read our Impact Report here: buff.ly/5NNjwKf

We're recruiting a Data Analyst to help bring data insights to life so we can show the experiences of households living in #FuelPoverty in our campaigning. Find out more about the role here: www.nea.org.uk/jobs/data-an...

We’ve spent the day in Manchester along with many of our Warm Homes, Healthy Futures programme partners. It was a fantastic day of celebrating successes of the programme that has been made possible through support from Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, SGN and Wales & West Utilities.

A week ago, our staff team met up in-person. We discussed how much we have grown as a charity to support even more people living in fuel poverty. We planned for how we will continue to put people first and make homes warmer and healthier.

Ofgem recently announced that energy debts and arrears have reached record levels. Despite a 7% fall in energy bills this week, millions will still struggle as they are already caught in a vicious cycle of debt.

Our Director of Policy Peter Smith responds to the new NHS Health plan. Peter says it is 'hugely welcome that the 10-year plan recognises the importance of strategic action on fuel poverty and driving improvements in housing conditions, particularly in the rented sectors.'

On @itvnews.bsky.social @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social our Director of Policy @pwsmith101.bsky.social is with Louisa James. He discusses the news that the Warm Home Discount will be expanded but says 'this support must be deeper' and must include low income households not on means tested benefits.

'The government needs to come up with a longer-term plan for providing deeper support in future for people who cannot afford a warm and healthy home.' Our Chief Executive welcomes the #WarmHomeDiscount expansion but warns some people needing support will still miss out.

'It is a relief that it will now go to so many more pension-age households who really need it.' Our Head of Policy Matt Copeland responds to news that over 75% of pensioners will now get the Winter Fuel Payment.

'It's a relief that pensioners are finding out before the autumn that they will be getting support.' Our Head of Policy Matt Copeland talks on @lbc.co.uk regarding news that around 9 million pensioners will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year.

Warm Homes Plan: will it be cut at the Spending Review? Mood music WAS yes, but there's rumours that it WILL now be funded by the Govt's Manifesto pledge of £13.2bn... Why's it important? Warm homes for better health 🏥, lower bills for growth 📈& improved energy security ☑️

We're here at Charlton FC ready to take on the RSK Group Energy Transition Cup! 🎉 We're thrilled to be taking part alongside so many organisations committed to ending fuel poverty and helping to raise vital funds for our work.

'The breadth and the depth of support that will be available this winter is quite clearly insufficient.'

'This is a short fall from a great height.' Our Chief Executive Adam Scorer welcomes the 7% fall in the cost of energy bills but says that government needs to do more to provide deeper energy bill support and help people out of debt.