fuel poverty
Britishnoun
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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
Photos and videos taken by participants will be anonymised and hope to show the effect of fuel poverty on people's health, wellbeing, and dignity.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
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
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
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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