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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-13T18:29:27.000Z",
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    "Middle England hit hardest by Iran conflict as fuel and energy prices make families £480 worse off",
    "Nuclear power station approved with 8,000 jobs to follow as Rolls-Royce pumps £2.5billion into Wales",
    "Energy bills will 'inevitably' rise in July as UK households warned they'll be '£480 worse off'",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nEnergy bills are set to rise again this summer, with Ofgem’s price cap forecast to increase by £258 to £1,899 annually from July 1, according to Uswitch predictions based on EDF and E.ON Next data.\n\nCornwall Insight analysts said the cap could climb even higher to £1,929.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe current cap stands at £1,641 as of April 1, leaving households facing further increases in the months ahead.\n\nThe Resolution Foundation said the typical working-age household will be £480 worse off this year due to rising energy costs.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nEnergy suppliers are offering support packages worth up to £1,700 for customers who are struggling with bills.\n\nHouseholds are being encouraged to contact their provider, as many firms have grants and hardship funds available for those in debt or finding it difficult to keep up with payments.\n\nOVO is continuing its Extra Support Package, which is valued at £56million.\n\nThe scheme includes reductions to direct debits, emergency credit top-ups and extended repayment plans for customers in debt.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nCustomers may also receive free energy-saving items such as electric throws, mattress toppers and home efficiency kits.\n\nEligible households could also qualify for energy efficiency upgrades through ECO4, including loft insulation, new boilers and heat pumps.\n\nIn some cases, customers may receive a full package of improvements at no cost.\n\nOctopus Energy operates an assist fund that provides direct financial support to customers experiencing difficulties.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Middle England hit hardest by Iran conflict as fuel and energy prices make families £480 worse off\n  * Nuclear power station approved with 8,000 jobs to follow as Rolls-Royce pumps £2.5billion into Wales\n  * Energy bills will 'inevitably' rise in July as UK households warned they'll be '£480 worse off'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nApplications are open year-round, with customers required to provide details of their financial situation, including income and outgoings.\n\nE.ON Next offers support through its Energy Fund, which provides grants to help cover gas and electricity bills.\n\nApplicants must first complete a three-month Provisional Award Scheme, during which existing debt is frozen.\n\nIf payments are maintained throughout the period, the debt may be written off, while missed payments could result in the award being withdrawn.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nCustomers may also be able to apply for replacement household appliances such as cookers, fridges and washing machines.\n\nScottish Power runs a Hardship Fund for customers on low incomes or receiving benefits such as Universal Credit.\n\nPayments are assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on individual circumstances.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe British Gas Energy Trust offers an Individuals and Families Fund for those in energy debt.\n\nThe scheme, launched in 2021, is open to all households, not only British Gas customers.\n\nPrepayment meter users may be eligible for grants ranging from £50 to £1,700, provided they have received money advice within the past six months.\n\nApplicants who have received a grant from the Trust within the last two years are not eligible.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Octopus Energy, British Gas and OVO customers offered energy bill support worth up to £1,700"
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