Figure of the week – £31.78

The Independent newspaper reported this week that UK Fuel Poverty Monitor from the charities National Energy Action and Energy Action Scotland reveals that in Wales and Scotland £31.78 of Government funding is available per domestic electricity consumer to improve domestic energy efficiency. But in England the figure falls to just £3.52.

The fuel poverty report noted that people are more likely to be in fuel poverty if they live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, but they are much more likely to receive support than those who are fuel-poor in England. Nevertheless, it is staggering to think that there could be such a difference within one country.