Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Add an additional amount to Universal Credit for energy costs
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
Just as with other essential living costs, household energy in the form of Gas and Electricity is a basic necessity.
Specific additional support for Energy bills should be provided to people on Universal Credit, in the same way as support for housing costs.
Specific additional support for Energy bills should be provided to people on Universal Credit, in the same way as support for housing costs.
The lowest paid workers & the unemployed receiving Universal Credit receive support for housing costs through Universal Credit. Many claimants are also eligible for Council Tax Support, free prescriptions and free school meals.
Household Energy (Gas / Electric) is also a basic essential living cost. Access to warmth and the ability to cook are basic human rights.
With the rising costs of Energy bills we need additional financial support through Universal Credit to help the most vulnerable in society.
Household Energy (Gas / Electric) is also a basic essential living cost. Access to warmth and the ability to cook are basic human rights.
With the rising costs of Energy bills we need additional financial support through Universal Credit to help the most vulnerable in society.
Timeline
| 8 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Aug 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
8 Feb 2022
Closed
8 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.