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Today Fair4All Finance's new research shows 20.3 million people are now living in financially vulnerable circumstances across the UK, up by 16% from 17.5 million in 2022.    Good to see them calling attention to the poverty premium, which is costing the country a staggering £2.8bn per year.  

“We’re encouraged to look to the market to solve our needs, but what if the market doesn’t want you? What if the market tells you you’re too costly to serve… you’re excluded, and you pay more.” Our Director Martin Coppack speaking at the @Fair4AllFinance #ficonf24

If you’re in attendance come see us at the Fair4AllFinance conference ‘Building Financial Inclusion Together.’ Looking forward to chatting to attendees about how tackling the poverty premium must be a key part of financial inclusion. #ficonf24

Which? and a coalition of consumer groups and energy firms are urging Ofgem to ensure loyal customers are able to access the same energy deals as new customers. The Ban on Aquisition only Tariffs (BAT) was introduced by Ofgem in April 2022. It has played a vital role in delivering fairer outcomes for customers by ensuring loyal customers are able to get the best deals. It also ensures that millions of customers in debt, who may not be able to switch to a new firm for months or even years, are able to access a better deal with their current supplier. Removing the (BAT), as proposed from this October, risks exacerbating the loyalty penalty and unsustainable business practices. #ConsumerRights With Citizens Advice, End Fuel Poverty Coalition, Fair By Design, E.ON Octopus Energy, Rebel Energy UK and So Energy

We're calling on the next Government to end the poverty premium. Here are some key policy proposals that could make it happen.

We’re part of a coalition with Which? urging Ofgem not to lift the ban on acquisition-only energy tariffs. If Ofgem did lift the ban, it could lead to existing customers being excluded from the best deals and risk opening the door to loyalty penalties.

We’re calling on the next government to introduce a national financial inclusion strategy. This is essential to support the nearly 17.5m people who are financially vulnerable. You can read our full manifesto here: https://lnkd.in/eJu5dDb9

Energy Bills are set to remain high until the end of the decade. It's essential that the next Government supports low-income consumers with their energy bills. We’re calling on the next Government to introduce energy social tariff. For more policies to end the poverty premium read our full manifesto: https://lght.ly/3fcfg1p

We're very pleased to see a commitment to tackle the cost of car insurance in the Labour Party Manifesto. 🚗 ✅ Ending the poverty premium in car insurance is vital to put money back into the pockets of people on low incomes. We also welcome pledge on reducing energy standing charges. 💡

We’re launching our election manifesto calling on the next Government to tackle the poverty premium as a key priority. Taking action on the poverty premium is an effective way for the next Government to put money back into people’s pockets without additional money from the Treasury. Here’s how it can do it: 📑 Financial Inclusion 📑 Introduce a national financial inclusion strategy. ⚡ Energy ⚡ Introduce an energy social tariff for those who need it most. ☔ Insurance ☔ Tell the financial services regulator to investigate the poverty premium in the insurance market and take action where needed. 💳 Credit 💳 Government to drive a step change in the provision of affordable credit. Read our full manifesto https://lnkd.in/d5kkdDVD