The Bank of England says UK households must brace themselves for the biggest annual fall in their standard of living since comparable records began three decades ago, For those already in deep poverty , using food banks and not heating their homes , this is going to be potentially devastating. People nearing that position are also going to be forced into abject poverty. The energy crisis is likely to be with us for some time, it cannot be right that families may face having dark or cold homes or no hot water.
At the height of the Covid crisis landlords were prevented from following through on eviction proceedings on people behind with their rent.

We call on the Government and OFGEM to put in place similar guidelines ensuring that their are similar restrictions on energy companies cutting off the power to the homes of people who may be behind with their bills..