fuel poverty
Britishnoun
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An estimated 9.4% of households in England lived in fuel poverty in 2025, according to the latest government figures, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
"Many of them are affected by fuel poverty," Naomi said.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Pat Austin, Director of fuel poverty charity National Energy Action Northern Ireland, said the meters can deliver benefits for households by "helping people better understand their energy use and avoid estimated bills".
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
One in four households in Northern Ireland are living in fuel poverty, with 179,000 households spending at least 10% of their income on energy bills.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 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
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