With only a few days to go til the polls open, this is essential reading from Clare Moriarty Here CitizensAdvice we’re helping one person every five seconds with a cost of living issue, but action to fix these problems has been glaringly absent from the campaign so far 🧵

This from Clare Moriarty sums it up. What the parties have offered so far just isn't enough.

As a consumer advocate, CitizensAdvice has a unique role helping people to resolve issues and pushing for positive change. Read our Annual Report 23/24 to see how we’ve delivered wins for consumers at a time when our services are needed more than ever👇 citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publica….

Nearly 5 million people are in a negative budget. This means they're building up debt to get by, cutting their essential spending back to unsafe levels. If this was you, would you be able to survive on a negative budget? ⤵️

A partial ban on mid-contract price rises today, 18 months and 2 record breaking price rises after Ofcom started work on this. We've been shouting about this for years & while action is good to see this saga raises some fundamental points about Ofcom. ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-bro…

⚠️ Our new report looks into into the reality facing private renters: - 45% living with damp, cold or mould - 39% have cut down on basics like heating + eating to pay rent - 1 in 3 who faced disrepair didn't complain, many for fear of eviction (1 / 4)

Great news that Ofgem has extended rules that ensure fairer access to energy deals for all consumers, including 2.3 million households who can’t switch supplier due to debt. A market of unsustainable deals won’t deliver the higher standards and low carbon innovation we need.

This week it was announced that there will be changes to the Winter Fuel Payment. This means that only those receiving Pension Credit or other means tested benefits will now be eligible. If this effects you there's other ways to get support this winter⤵️ citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energ…

I've written a quick blog looking at what needs to be done by suppliers & our new Government to ensure that the smart meter rollout delivers on its promise as we approach the start of the post-2025 framework: wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/whats-next-for…

❄️ During the Big Freeze of 1963-64 we supported hundreds of people as they struggled to heat their homes. 🌡️ We worked alongside coal merchants, plumbers and other organisations to help those affected and provided additional assistance to those experiencing financial hardship.

With energy bills set to rise by £150, new @citizensadvice research finds that one in four people are so concerned about the rising price of energy this winter that they could be forced to turn their heating or hot water off. A thread👇

A 10% rise in energy bills comes at the worst time for millions of families who are still struggling. 1 in 4 people told us these costs could mean they’d have to turn off their heating or hot water. The govt must tackle this challenge and support those who need it most

Dame Clare Moriarty, chief exec of Citizens Advice for England and Wales, tells #R4Today that the government needs to 'recognise the need for targeted support' for people struggling with energy bills, ahead of a meeting with the energy minister and industry leaders later today.