Fuel poverty

Too many people still face a stark choice between heating and eating (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

The surprising knock-on effects of insulating our draughty homes Ross Armstrong

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander (Yui Mok/PA)

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13 renewables companies breaking new ground

Andy Burnham promises to devolve more power in 'pitch to Scotland'

The report urged the Government to create a better economic environment for oil and gas companies (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Oil and gas chief claims North Sea could 'eradicate' fuel poverty

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Scotland fans celebrate at full time during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden Park, on November 18, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

What a result that we've helped a Hampden-sized crowd heat their homes

ATTIX Kilbirnie turbine in the North Ayrshire hills

Scotland’s first subsidy-free community wind farm powers up

The Heat in Buildings bill aimed to encourage people to move from gas boilers to heat pumps.

Scotland 'drifting' behind rest of UK on fuel poverty, says Labour MP

The UK Government has urged the Scottish Government to follow its plan Picture: Adobe Stock

Explainer What is the Warm Homes Plan and will it bring down my bills?

Alex Salmond and John Swinney

John Swinney warned SNP Cabinet net zero would increase fuel poverty

Energy costs, particularly for people who do not live on the gas grid, can be a really problem (Picture: Susannah Ireland)

How to save people like ex-nurse Roxy from fuel poverty trap Lynda Mitchell

Muriel Allison with Kate Forbes as she becomes the first resident in the world to install the Kight PowerHub battery storage energy system

Pensioner gets world-first energy system using F1 tech to cut bills

Zonal pricing generates a mixed response from MPs and energy groups

Zonal pricing - is it good for Scotland and will it actually happen?

The public will no longer face legal requirements to replace gas boilers

SNP scraps gas boiler ban amid fears heat pump push 'burdening' public

Swinney told to publish boiler ban plan amid 'damaging' business fears

British Gas has extended their You Pay: We Pay scheme

British Gas extends scheme for struggling households

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Full list of energy providers offering support schemes this winter

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Cavity Wall Insulation scandal causes damp, debt and devastation

Pamela Brown, Aira’s Consumer Expert

Fuel poverty: Energy leader warns of ‘critical challenge’ this winter as 64% of ...

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

The Scottish Government is being criticised for its record on housebuilding.

SNP 'in denial' over claim it has a good track record on housebuilding

The UK Government's decision to means-test winter fuel payments to pensioners sparked protests at the Labour party conference last month (Picture: Ian Forsyth)

How Labour can win back pensioners angry over winter fuel payment cut George Foulkes

A personal finance expert talks about what help is out there for the 10 million pensioners that won’t qualify for the winter fuel payments this year (Photo by Adobe Stock)

Alternative winter support payments if you're struggling with bills

An old age pensioner keeps warm with the aid of an electric heater - far fewer pensioners will be eligible for the winter fuel payment this year (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

860k Scottish pensioners face 'particularly cruel' fuel payment cut

Josiah Lockhart, Chief Executive of Changeworks

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Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Starmer: Scottish Labour politicians have concerns on winter fuel cut

Fuel poverty in our islands will never disappear of its own accord Alistair Carmichael

Labour has cut the Winter Fuel Payment.

Age Scotland says time of the essence to reverse winter fuel decision

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Why progress on decarbonising homes in Scotland is 'far too slow'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been criticised over the decision.

'Terrified' calls from Scottish pensioners over winter allowance cut

Josiah Lockhart, Chief Executive of Changeworks

Ad Feature Changeworks calls on Labour to put climate crisis plans into action

A review is to be carried out into the ban on wood burning stoves in Scotland.

Kate Forbes rebuffs wood stove ban review was her idea

Fuel poverty in energy-rich Scotland is simply absurd Kenny MacAskill

EBC's operations director Dougie Bell, who is heading up the firm's Borders expansion. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh Boiler Company powering up presence in Borders with hiring spree

Prepayment meters mean energy customers are cut off if they cannot afford to pay (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

New code of practice for energy suppliers is not enough

Mark O’Donnell, chief executive of Age Scotland

Age-old issues for new First Minister - Mark O'Donnell

Fuel poverty is a particular problem for people without access to the mains gas supply (Picture: PA)

Kenny MacAskill: Fuel poverty is a particular problem for those not on mains gas

Households have been urged to take their energy meter readings – and try to submit them – ahead of prices rising from October 1.

Households urged to take energy meter readings ahead of October 1 price rise

Shetland could hit 96 per cent and that islanders must earn a salary of over £100,000 to avoid impact, according to Shetland Island council officer analysis (PIC: Swifant/Creative Commons).

Fuel poverty in Shetland could hit 96 per cent in April

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Rural communities need mental health support too - Rosita Novak

UK energy bills are set to rise by 54 per cent in April, costing the average household £1,971 a year – this could potentially hit £3,000 a year in October, when the price cap is next set. Picture: Getty

Why all options must be on the table to solve energy crisis

Miners work in the heat of the Lady Victoria coal mine, some 2,000 feet below Newtongrange, Midlothian, in 1958

John Underhill: Coal mines have an eco-friendly future

Duncan Thorp, policy and communications manager, Social Enterprise Scotland

Duncan Thorp: Fed up with your energy supplier? Alternative firms doing social g...

Our Power customer Sheena MacVicar and founding chief executive Dawn Muspratt.

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New green energy deal to help ease fuel poverty

Scotland has the top five towns and cities in the UK for fuel poverty according to moneysupermarket.com

Leader comment: Fuel poverty must be eradicated

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Fuel poverty

Fuel Poverty in Scotland forces many Scots to choose between heating and other essentials. Picture Martin Keene/PA Wire

Elizabeth Gore: The scale of fuel poverty in Scotland

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