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<p>The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the
best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers
permanently. This, combined with our Warm Homes Plan to upgrade millions of homes
to make them warmer and cheaper to run, is how we will drive down energy bills and
make cold homes a thing of the past.</p><p>However, we recognise that we need to support
households struggling with bills whilst we transition to clean power by 2030. This
is why we are delivering the Warm Home Discount to approximately three million eligible
low-income households this winter. On 25 February 2025, we published a consultation
on the expansion of the Warm Home Discount, giving more eligible households £150 off
their energy bills. These proposals would bring approximately 2.7 million households
into the scheme, pushing the total number of households that would receive the discount
next winter up to approximately six million.</p><p>The Government is continuing to
work with Ofgem and energy suppliers to ensure energy bills remain fair and affordable
while we transition to clean power by 2030.</p><p>Local authorities have duties to
support people caring for their family and friends. The Care Act 2014 requires local
authorities to deliver a wide range of sustainable, high-quality care and support
services, including support for carers.</p><p>Ministers regularly engage with colleagues
in other Government departments on a range of issues.</p>
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