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@MartinSLewis @hmtreasury Paid 55p a litre at Christmas and now getting quoted £1.35 a litre. Why is there no price cap like on normal energy sources. Support only being offered to the vulnerable. If this impacted more labour voters, I feel more would be done by Starmer. Not interested in rural community

Heating oil update. @hmtreasury has just put this release out. For speed I'm copying & pasting (though I edited out the political quotes), we'll be analysing exactly how it works later, clearly this is govt's words not mine.... -------------------------- Over £50 million to help families struggling with soaring heating oil costs - Chancellor confirms over £50 million for low income families who heat their homes with oil to help tackle surging prices. - The price of kerosene – the fuel used for heating oil - has been especially affected by the conflict in the Middle East and has risen faster than other fuels such as petrol and gas. - Government announces intention to regulate heating oil sector to introduce new consumer protections, alongside securing agreement with industry to quickly improve customer experiences. Heating oil update. Families to benefit from over £50 million to help people pay for the rising cost of heating oil. With winter drawing to a close, and families struggling with the rising price of heating oils, this government is committed to helping ensure that vulnerable families are able to heat their homes and access hot water. The price of kerosene – the fuel used for heating oil - has been particularly impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and is currently double that of crude oil. In Great Britain, unlike gas and electricity customers, those who heat their homes with oil are not covered by the energy price cap, meaning they are exposed to more immediate energy price hikes. Many, including some of the most vulnerable households, will need to pay an upfront lump sum to top up their tanks in order to maintain their heating and hot water. To bridge the gap, the Chancellor is announcing over £50 million of targeted financial support, helping low-income households in rural communities who have no choice but to top up their tanks at a time when prices have risen so significantly. In England, funding will be distributed by local authorities via the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), which comes into effect from 1 April, targeted areas with higher rates of oil heating. This is a particular issue in Northern Ireland, where a greater proportion of homes rely on heating oil, and we have allocated £17 million to support them. England will receive £27 million, Scotland £4.6 million and Wales £3.8 million. This funding has been allocated based on census data, reflecting where the greatest need is, and it will be allocated directly to the devolved governments, with the expectation that it will be used to support vulnerable households. Heating oil is different from other sectors in the energy market as it does not have the same consumer protections and is not regulated by Ofgem. The government intends to introduce new consumer protections for heating oil customers and is rapidly exploring new ways to step in and ensure households are better protected. This includes: - An agreement secured with industry on a strengthened Code of Practice to rapidly provide enhanced protections to customers, including greater flexibility on delivery volumes and improving price transparency and formalising a Priority Customers Register – meaning all customers who are vulnerable are eligible for prioritised support in times of disruption. - Introducing stronger consumer protections in the heating oil market, which could cover dispute resolution, a greater variety of repayment options for those facing hardship, greater price transparency and enhanced protections for vulnerable groups such as the elderly. - Supporting the Competition and Markets Authority’s plans to carry out a more comprehensive examination of the UK's heating oil industry. - Exploring the creation of a new ombudsman or appointment of a regulator, such as Ofgem, to champion consumers, and taking powers to do so through the Energy Independence Bill. - Working with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that protections are fit for purpose for Northern Irish households, who are particularly reliant on heating oil. In addition, the Chancellor earlier this week wrote to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to ask that it remains vigilant across heating oil prices and supports CMA action to tackle unjustified price increases. The government will not tolerate profiteering or unfair practices and urge customers to share any evidence of price manipulation with the CMA. Vulnerable households who are facing immediate financial difficulties as a result of rising heating oil prices are encouraged to contact their local authority to find out what support may be available to them.

@FoolsRushInSTFC Whenever Palmer is on the pitch it just becomes route one constantly, he offers an outlet but not all the time and he can't play in the same team as Oldaker. The lack of pace from them both is plain to see

Fyfie's post match thoughts #STFC

@SamMorshead_ Step in the right direction

Exc: Swindon Town are to add to their rules/regs support team. A positive reaction to events of the past month. #stfc themoonraker.counterpress.media/news/11-02-202…

@SamMorshead_ Ripley Mcgregor Wright Taf Batty Nicholls Clarke Kilkenny Drinan Holman Mo The pace of that front 3 will cause serious problems. However, it might be too attacking.

Curious to see how Holloway lines up today. Expect it to be super attacking. Drinan, Palmer, Olakigbe and Scanlon all in from the start? How would you set Swindon up vs Oldham? #stfc

@SamMorshead_ I belive when the first loan was announced Ollie mentioned he would still train with town, Is that the case with his new Club?

Explainer on the Tabor situation. themoonraker.counterpress.media/news/06-02-202…

@SamMorshead_ Sam, I thought clubs used to have to give the police a weeks notice ahead of games. Is that not a thing anymore?

No, I haven't heard anything. No, I don't know when I'll hear anything. No, it's not a good look.

@stfcjosh Love it! The FA know they are not faultless in this hence the mickymouse punishment they gave.

Holloways so funny, absolutely love his rants especially about the FA but he may get in trouble with this one however correct he is.

@SamMorshead_ Seems to me the FA gave the smallest sanction they could having found the club guilty.

FA regulatory commission finds charges against Swindon Town and Ollie Clarke proven. Modest sanctions, including extra game ban for Clarke. #stfc themoonraker.counterpress.media/news/30-01-202…

@pieman80 I would go out all pace with a front 3 of Drinan, Holman and Mo

My line up tonight #stfc

@swindonsixties @rko_ftw @Official_STFC I would say Ball and RB and Wright at CB but other than that, that's how I think they will start.

@rko_ftw @Official_STFC Guess Holman Palmer Drinan Nichols Kilkenny Borland Wilson-Brown Taf Ball Wright Ripley

Here's how #STFC line-up to face Bromley this afternoon:

@SamMorshead_ It's the hope that kills you!

Useful periodic reminder that we are not allowed nice things. There's a lot of work to do to get this past week flushed and find focus again. It's been a stinking seven days.

@stfcjosh Agree with that front 3 for Bromley. Pace is king in league 2

Onto bigger and more important matters, next two games are huge, start MO Holman Drinan go at Bromley with pace. Most importantly need a good performance that we’ve lacked lately. In Holloway we trust. Goodnight reds, lets “try” and stay positive we still sit 2nd ❤️🤍

@stfcjosh @pieman80 @JoePrinzi

@pieman80 @JoePrinzi Not fully convinced still 😂

Oh 😢

@SamMorshead_ Has anyone told Ian or the club secretary?

No Fletcher Holman or Ben Middlemas for Swindon Town at Salford City. They are ineligible after being registered after the initial postponement. Anyone else spent far too much time with head in comp regs recently? #stfc

@SamMorshead_ Great article Sam this is why I subscribe!

Plenty see tomorrow as a free hit: FA Cup light relief in the middle of a tough league run. I think that's missing its importance by several orders of magnitude. What exactly is riding on this Tuesday night in Salford? themoonraker.counterpress.media/matchday/19-01…

@AdverSport Got to love a pre scheduled tweet

@SamMorshead_ @MoonrakerSTFC Murray, Prince and Bodin on the way out Sam?

A third January signing could be on the way in the coming days. Understand Swindon Town are closing in on a young striker. More details on @MoonrakerSTFC . #stfc themoonraker.counterpress.media/news/03-01-202…

@SamMorshead_ Great news!

Gavin Kilkenny will stay at Swindon Town until 2028 after signing a new contract. #stfc

@SamMorshead_ Nice piece Sam.

Ian Holloway has been keen to get a fast, direct, tricky winger in this month - and he's got his man on day two of the window. What to expect from the new man, and his EFL experience reviewed 👇 #stfc themoonraker.counterpress.media/features/02-01…

@LoathedStranger Great end to the year. Injury list is looking very long. MotM McGregor.

🎄 POTM PLEASE🎄 0️⃣ Cheltenham Town 2️⃣ #STFC Town end the year with maximum points. Your concise hot takes and POTM shouts please. Cheers RPU