Helping the poor and the vulnerable with their energy bills during the energy crisis of 2022-2023 in the United Kingdom
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- Helping the poor and the vulnerable with their energy bills during the energy crisis of 2022_2023
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In April 2022 the UK experienced the largest increase in gas and electricity prices for fifty years. This price increase has pushed 2.7 million households into fuel poverty. This article discusses the 'causes' of the current energy crisis, how it affects the poor and the vulnerable in the UK, and proposes two solutions to help mitigate the problem.
Keywords
- energy crisis, Fuel poverty, Poverty, United Kingdom, Vulnerable People
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Education and Social Policy |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2023 |