Energy bills: UK government urged to launch ‘social tariff’ to help vulnerable households
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The UK government is facing calls to launch a "social tariff" to provide cheaper energy for poor households. The Resolution Foundation has urged ministers to spend £4bn on a system of discounted domestic energy bills for the most vulnerable households. A social tariff would offer an average £310 discount for the poorest tenth of households, rising to £520 for families with high energy needs. The proposed scheme would target households with incomes below £38,000 and provide a 21% discount on electricity and gas prices. The government has faced pressure from opposition MPs over potential rises in living costs, including a planned increase in fuel duty. A social tariff is seen as a more targeted approach than a blanket guarantee, which could be wasteful or leave poor households behind.
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