The UK government has extended the Warm Home Discount scheme, providing eligible households with a £150 energy bill rebate every winter until 2030/2031. The policy, expanded last year to include 2.7 million additional families, now covers around 6 million households. In Scotland, reforms will automatically grant 345,000 families the rebate next winter, up from 95,000 previously. A small number of Scottish households must apply by 27 February 2026 to receive the discount this winter. The extension follows the launch of the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan to reduce energy costs. From April 2026, households will also save an average £150 on energy bills, with higher savings for heavy users. The government emphasized the measure as part of its efforts to tackle energy affordability.
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