fuel poverty
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Officials said Rainey's home was the model for the scheme, with whole-house renovations aimed at lifting households clear of fuel poverty, rather than piecemeal upgrades to one aspect of a house seen in previous schemes.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
A photography and video project will use people's experiences of fuel poverty in Shropshire to raise awareness of the issue and tackle the stigma surrounding it.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
That included cutting a scheme that was designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions, as well as shifting some costs onto general taxation.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
He told BBC Radio Humberside he did not want to see "anyone struggling with their bills" and urged people in fuel poverty to contact their energy supplier and organisations such as Citizens Advice.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
The organisation said half of the 1,000 people it saw in Hull and East Yorkshire in relation to fuel poverty were already in debt with energy companies.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
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