Expanding Fuel Allowance to Help Most Vulnerable | Belfast News

The government is stepping up to ease the heating bill burden for struggling households, with Tánaiste Simon Harris pushing to expand the fuel allowance to reach more low-income families. Hundreds of thousands are already behind on energy payments, and a recent study shows many in energy poverty aren’t getting help. With recent boosts to the allowance and VAT cuts on gas and electricity, officials are exploring targeted energy credits and other options to make winter more affordable — all while aiming to deliver real support to those most vulnerable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a741188cdbe258d1