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British Gas to extend ‘You Pay: We Pay’ support scheme

Posted on 19th Feb 2025

British Gas is giving £10 million to help struggling customers cut their bills through ‘You Pay: We Pay’ initiative

British Gas has announced an extension to its ‘You Pay: We Pay’ initiative so that more customers can benefit from the £10 million available in the scheme. This first-of-its-kind initiative in the energy sector matches 100% of energy payments made by customers in need, helping to reduce or prevent energy debt.

Originally launched in June 2024, British Gas has already provided targeted support to thousands of households facing or at risk of fuel poverty. It is now extending the scheme to later this year and will be introducing the ability to take payment breaks so that customers who can’t afford to make regular payments can still benefit from this help. Customers can also still access hardship grants at the same time as this... Read more

British Gas to extend ‘You Pay: We Pay’ support scheme

Posted on 19th Feb 2025

British Gas is giving £10 million to help struggling customers cut their bills through ‘You Pay:...

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