The UK Government has launched a new scheme worth one billion pounds to help more than 300,000 families heat their home for less.
The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help low income households save hundreds of pounds each year on their fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades.
Families in lower Council Tax bands with less energy-efficient homes will be offered vital upgrades - such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation - which could cut their annual energy bill by an average of between £300 to £400.
The scheme will boost help for those on the lowest incomes as well as extend support to a wider range of households compared to other existing government-funded schemes.
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