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Britain: 1.7M households avoid heating
Reports reveal that approximately 1.7 million British households plan to avoid using their heating devices during the upcoming winter out of fear of rising energy bills, amid escalating economic challenges linked to soaring gas prices and the fallout from the Middle East conflict. The energy price cap increase of 4% starting in October has led to higher utility costs, with projections of bills reaching around £1,999 annually by January 2027, further burdening low-income families. Additionally, reliance on alternatives such as warm clothing and blankets indicates that the crisis is not only about costs but also about its impact on family behaviors and the imposition of restrictions on heating consumption, with warnings about health risks to more vulnerable groups susceptible to cold.
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