With energy prices soaring - the BBC predicts uplifts of as much as 40% over the winter and domestic energy supplier Centrica says cost could increase by more than 60% - the government has leaked plans to give payouts of around £150 each to low earning families across the UK.
The payouts are expected to total £1 billion, shared across roughly 7 million families in the UK who receive income support. These funds are to be aimed at helping with rocketing fuel costs and were disclosed by a top civil servant who was overheard discussing the secret strategy on a train.
Prior to this, winter fuel benefits have only been paid to over-60s.
Other ways which families can use to cut the costs of their heating bills include installing double glazing and wall cavity insulation in the run up to winter, and also stopping up cracks and draughts around the house.
Ensuring efforts are made to switch off unused electrical equipment and close refrigerator doors can also make a big difference to energy expenditure. Energy saving light bulbs are now more effective than ever.
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