There was a lot to welcome in the chancellor’s budget speech, which recognised that we need to level the playing field to ensure some people and places aren’t further disadvantaged as economic conditions remain tough and climate impacts worsen.

We are glad to see the Government extending support with energy bills for a further three months and taking steps to tackle the injustice of higher costs for people on pre-payment meters. However, more needs to be done to ensure everyone is able to afford the energy they need to stay warm and well as prices remain high and continue to rise.