4 Million Families Must Choose Between Heating Or Eating
The number of households facing a choice between heating or eating has doubled in the last 2 years.
Large increases in gas and electricity bills have left nearly 4 million families having to spend at least 10% of their disposable income on heating and lighting, the definition of 'fuel poverty'.
For thousands of people the prospect of a warm comfortable home is now a luxury that they cannot afford.
Older people are particularly at risk as they are worried about the cost of running their heating in the winter, and are more prone to contacting cold-related illnesses.
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Posted: March 20th, 2007 under uk.
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