Energy bills: Government measures ‘not enough’ to support vulnerable young people through price hike

Fiona Simpson
Thursday, February 3, 2022

The government’s decision to cut the £20 Universal Credit uplift last year has left vulnerable young people “unequipped” to deal with soaring energy prices, a charity has warned.

Young people could be left worse off in the long run, Centrepoint has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
Young people could be left worse off in the long run, Centrepoint has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

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