Repayment plans, your rights and clearing gas and electricity arrears.
7 guides in this topic
Fallen behind on your gas or electricity bills? Learn about your rights, how to negotiate a repayment plan, and protection from disconnection.
Facing severe energy arrears? Discover how to apply for non-repayable hardship grants and charity funds to help clear your gas and electricity debts.
A step-by-step 2026 guide to clearing utility bill arrears — statutory Breathing Space, WaterSure, hardship trusts, council CRF grants and community-backed debt relief.
A practical 2026 guide to clearing UK gas and electricity arrears: Ofgem rules, supplier hardship grants, CRF, Fuel Direct, and SupportFund member support for utility costs.
A plain-English 2026 guide to what happens when you can't pay your gas and electric bill in the UK, including Ofgem protections, prepayment meter rules, and how to clear your debt.
Your Ofgem rights, how to negotiate a repayment plan, which grants to apply for, and where free debt advice unlocks the biggest hardship funds.
Learn how British Gas Energy Trust support works, what evidence you may need and the steps to take before applying for help with energy debt.
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