Fuel poverty ‘shocker’ should power energy reform
It is the “greatest injustice” that so many people are in fuel poverty in the isles, when there are energy producers generating so much power….
READ FULL STORYStories tagged with Tag: Fuel Poverty
End the ‘scourge’ of fuel poverty, MP says
There should be more action to help families heat homes over the winter, Alistair Carichael said to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on Thursday. The…
READ FULL STORY
96 per cent to be in fuel poverty
A council study has found that 96 per cent of Shetlanders could be in fuel poverty next year. As households could spend 10 per cent…
READ FULL STORY
Demand made for community-owned energy company
A community-owned energy company should be launched to help combat the cost of living crisis. A demand has been made for a new initiative financed…
READ FULL STORY
Concern over ‘cost of living tsunami’
Criticism has been levelled at the record 54 per cent hike on the energy price cap amid concerns about a “cost of living tsunami”. The…
READ FULL STORY
Cold climate allowance could offer extra support
A cold climate allowance could pave the way to offer extra support.
READ FULL STORY
Carmichael renews call for islands tariff as energy crisis deepens
A call has been made for greater government assurances over the ongoing energy crisis. Isles MP Alistair Carmichael says a reassessment of the role of…
READ FULL STORY
Scottish government defends its record on fuel poverty figures
The Scottish government has insisted its eye remains on the ball in tackling fuel poverty.
READ FULL STORY
New figures reveal extent of fuel poverty
A demand is being made for a “needle-sharp” focus on tackling fuel poverty after new evidence has emerged highlighting the extent of the problem in…
READ FULL STORY
‘Troubling’ fuel poverty findings in Age Scotland report, says Carmichael
More needs to be done to tackle the scourge of fuel poverty in the Northern Isles, according to MP Alistair Carmichael.
READ FULL STORY
Fuel poverty figures wanted to aid council’s case
The council is carrying out a survey of all households in a renewed bid to gauge levels of fuel poverty.
READ FULL STORY
Concerns over ‘working poor’ living in fuel poverty
Shetland has been granted £820,000 to tackle fuel poverty and carbon reduction in 2014/15 from the Scottish government’s home energy scheme.
READ FULL STORY
Sheriff finds in favour of tenant
A sheltered housing resident has accused Shetland Charitable Trust of perpetuating fuel poverty after a legal challenge lodged against him failed.
READ FULL STORY
Householders cutting food budget to keep warm, CAB survey reveals
Some folk are making do without essentials such as new clothes or shoes just to make sure they can afford to pay their heating bills,…
READ FULL STORY
Get Latest News in Your Inbox
Join the The Shetland Times mailing list to get one daily email update at midday on what's happening in Shetland.