The UK government is expanding its Warm Home Discount scheme, offering an extra 2.7 million households a £150 discount on their energy bills this winter. This move aims to ease the financial strain of heating costs during the colder months, particularly for vulnerable and low-income families.

Editor’s Note: With energy prices still biting, this extension is a lifeline for millions who’d otherwise struggle to stay warm. It’s not a magic fix for the cost-of-living crisis, but it’s a tangible step to soften the blow—especially as winter looms. For families choosing between heating and eating, that £150 could make all the difference.