UK energy bills 'better help' update for people on PIP, DLA and AA

UK energy bills 'better help' update for people on PIP, DLA and AAThe Government has issued an update on energy bills as the UK faces growing pressures due to the war in IranCommentsMoneyRobert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle, content hub13:22, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMartin McCluskey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), in the House of Commons(Image: Parliament TV)The government has released an update on energy bills as the UK grapples with mounting pressures stemming from the war in Iran. Household bills across the country are climbing after oil and gas prices surged in response to the conflict.‌Ministers are now facing calls to take action. Other nations have already implemented measures to ease the burden on taxpayers confronted with soaring bills as a result of the Iran war, with Brent crude having risen significantly from $72.48 per barrel before the war to around $95 today‌Germany, Italy, France, South Korea and Japan are amongst the countries whose governments have stepped in to curb rising bills. Labour is now facing increasing scrutiny - and is even fielding questions from its own backbenchers on the issue. Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West and Islwyn, brought the matter before Parliament this week in a question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero.‌View 3 ImagesMr McCluskey in the House of Commons(Image: Parliament TV)She asked: "What assessment has [been] made of the potential merits of the receipt of benefits designed to support disabled people with the additional costs of living with disability, such as a) PIP, b) DLA and c) AA [attendance allowance], being within targeting criteria for energy cost support initiatives?"The government says it is exploring ways to provide 'better targeted help' to those struggling to meet their bills. Martin McCluskey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), respon...