Yesterday, Jeremy Hunt - the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced his Autumn Statement, spelling out the government’s priorities and spending plans.  

But did he do anything for the almost 13 million people across the UK who are heavily in debt?  

Over the past year energy bills have shot through the roof, although they may have reduced slightly, there are now reports that they will go up again in January.  

And that means the number of people in debt has shot up. Right now, there are 6.4 million people behind on their energy bills, and many face the possibility of forced installation of prepayment meters now the ban has been lifted.  

This is completely unjust while energy companies have been making record profits.  

This budget was a chance to do something about the massive increase in energy debt. That’s why, together with our friends at 38 degrees and the Warm This Winter campaign, we’ve been demanding the government steps in, and get the debt paid off to give people a fresh start.

Over 17,000 of you have signed our petition calling for action on energy debt, which is amazing! And yesterday we heard some positive news and not so good news in the budget announcement.  

But we’ll carry on campaigning to try and make sure no one has to face the worry of unjust debts this winter.  

Best wishes,  

Eva, Joe, Zak and the Debt Justice team

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