Renters ‘at mercy of landlords’ over £400 energy rebate, UK charities warn

More than half a million households could miss out on discount, according to Citizens Advice

Charities are warning that renters whose utility bills are included in their rent are at the mercy of their landlords and could miss out on the UK government's 400 energy discount.

An estimated 585,000 households - equivalent to 13% of all those renting in the private market - have energy bills included in their rent, according to Citizens Advice. It said renters could miss out on the energy rebate and other support like the warm home discount, if they are not the bill payer, because they are paid to the landlord.