Fair By Design

Ending the #PovertyPremium: the extra costs people on low incomes pay for essential products & services.

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

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[End Fuel Poverty Coalition @EndFuelPoverty]

The Government’s newly announced Warm Homes Plan sets out a new approach to fixing Britain’s coldest homes.

With £15 billion committed, the plan focuses on helping households cut energy waste and reduce their reliance on expensive gas, through a mix of insulation, clean heating and home-grown power.

✅ Large-scale home upgrades over the rest of the decade
✅ Targeted, fully funded support for low-income and fuel-poor households
✅ Support for insulation, heat pumps, solar and other energy-saving measures
✅ New protections and standards to improve quality and consumer confidence

This is a rescue mission with long-term impact: warmer homes, lower bills, an end to our reliance on volatile fossil fuel pricing, and a fairer energy system that works for people.

#EndFuelPoverty #WarmHomesPlan

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

New research from @responsiblecred finds that millions of people are cutting back on essentials and avoiding support in order to preserve their credit scores.

Providers are taking advantage of credit score dashboards to market new credit products to people who are struggling.

[Responsible Credit @responsiblecred]

📢 Today, we’ve published new research showing a strong link between #creditscore providers and harmful debts. Almost half of low-income borrowers act on credit offers made via score providers, yet within months, 1 in 5 experiences financial distress ➡️https://t.co/HjCbfXNe1h

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

Brilliant support for the Fair Banking Act from @gareththomasMP, proud to be part of the campaign 👊

[Fair Banking for All @FBfACampaign]

"A Fair Banking Act is a common sense, proportionate measure which could have transformative benefits for businesses and communities across the UK, and I commend this Bill to the House."

👏 @gareththomasMP

#FairBankingForAll #FairBankingAct

[EquityinFinanceUK @EquityinFinance]

This week, @gareththomasMP tables the Financial Exclusion & Access to Finance Bill. A massive step toward #AffordableCredit & banking equity. #FairBankingAct @FBfACampaign @TheFinanceLab @CoopParty @ABCULCUs @UKCUltd @resp_finance Read more about it 🔗 https://t.co/5TtXg2roCL

[Peter Matejic @StatsPeter]

This is going to be a great - and important - session. Do come along if you can.

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

“If you get the line wrong, firms will simply withdraw products and then people are pushed towards other sources of credit."

Our Head of Policy Maria Booker is quoted in the @BigIssue discussing why interest rate caps alone aren’t enough to tackle the cost of credit.

[Big Issue @BigIssue]

Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Will it really work? https://t.co/eZNp8GZ7zY

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

Shifting Warm Home Discount costs from standing charges to unit rates is fairer for everyone as it gives people more control over costs. Combined with energy measures in the 2025 Budget it will mean low-income households aren't worse off. Full response: https://t.co/POIy2Hy2Ku

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

We’ll be taking a brief break over the festive period and returning in the new year, ready to continue our work ending the poverty premium.

We’re grateful for the partners, collaborators, and advocates who have worked alongside us this year, see you in 2026 ❤️

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

Last week the Government launched its Motor Insurance Taskforce's Final Report.

Read our full response👇

https://t.co/A2XovebgNn

[Fair Banking for All @FBfACampaign]

"It does not seem too much to ask that, in return, [banks] put a fraction of that sum behind supporting the local, mutual lenders that help to keep the loan sharks at bay."

Excellent coverage of the #FairBankingForAll Campaign in the Guardian.

https://t.co/RlqMzN64qe

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

Access to a car can open doors to jobs, education & healthcare, but our latest data snapshot showed rising insurance costs are shutting people out. We’ve created a one-page explainer that shows the key drivers of why people on low incomes can't access affordable car insurance.

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

The Strategy is a welcome step toward addressing the deep-rooted challenges faced by families across the UK. However, its success will depend on sustained action by Government, companies and regulators to tackle the institutionalised drivers of poverty & the poverty premium.

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

Today’s publication of the Child Poverty Strategy reflects a much-needed commitment to improving the lives of children across the UK. Child poverty has a devastating effect on children’s lives today and limits their opportunities for the future.

[BBC Politics @BBCPolitics]

Government pledges to stop children growing up in B&Bs https://t.co/9b09kWqiue

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

The Government should introduce a targeted discount for low-income households that is designed to make sure everyone can afford enough energy to keep them safe and well.

[Fair By Design @FairByDesign]

We’re very excited to have @LauraAznarH join us as our new Public Affairs Manager. Laura joins us from Chance UK & brings a wealth of experience in public affairs ensuring that the voices and knowledge of people with lived experience at the heart of decision-making 🎉 😀