fuel poverty
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"The rise in costs is going to be incredibly difficult for households already struggling with fuel poverty."
From BBC • Mar. 6, 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
Demand is "expected to be high" for the scheme which aims to support people affected by fuel poverty, living in cold homes, or with health conditions made worse by the cold, the council said.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025
Jessica Smith, data and insights officer at the charity, said fuel poverty caused a "vicious cycle" that led to damp homes, further debt, illness and mental health struggles.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
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