The company will be offering up to £200 support to those struggling to pay their bills
Octopus Energy has announced up to £200 in support for those who find paying bills an uphill battle this winter. People with low incomes could benefit, notably pensioners stripped of the Winter Fuel Payment by the recent government decision to restrict its distribution to those on Pension Credit and some other benefits.
Greg Jackson, Octopus founder, emphasised the duty energy firms have to support vulnerable members of society. His statement made it clear, saying: "At times like this, we can't expect the Government to do everything - companies need to work hard on affordability too. That's why we've expanded our Octo Assist fund to introduce extra support for the pensioners who need it most.
Residents are advised to visit their local council's website for more information. The government was criticised in the House of Commons for its decision to restrict access to the winter fuel payment on Monday, November 11. “And all I would say to him is that the new leader of the Opposition argued in 2022 that winter fuel payment should be means tested, so I wondered how he might go ahead and means test winter fuel payments if he had the chance?”
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