Evangelicals warn over ‘shocking’ cost of living crisis

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Oct 2022
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Evangelicals warn over ‘shocking’ cost of living crisis

Gareth McNab

Politicians have a moral duty to act, given the ‘shocking’ rises in the energy price cap – and the energy price guarantee for consumers does not go far enough, Christian charities have warned.

CARE – Christian Action Research and Education – said immediate action is needed to protect the vulnerable. It issued the warning just before Liz Truss’ new government was formed in early September, and ahead of another significant rise in fuel price.

The new government has since announced a new two-year energy price guarantee to come into effect on 1 October. It means a cap will be placed on energy price (including standing charges) and all households will also receive a £400 payment this winter.

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