1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests
The poll found 52% of households fear being cold, while 28% say higher bills have made heating unaffordable.
- A new Uswitch survey reveals 1.7 million UK households plan to leave their heating switched off this winter to save money as energy costs surge.
- Financial pressure is mounting after a 4% hike to Ofgem's energy price cap took effect October 1, with forecasters warning of a further 22% increase expected in January.
- More than 15 million homes express concern about staying warm this winter, while 40% report they will only activate heating if they become too chilly.
- Many families resort to alternatives to stay warm, with 50% using extra layers, hot water bottles, and heated blankets, while 19% plan to use portable heaters or log burners.
- Uswitch energy spokesman Ben Gallizzi urges households to "act now to avoid upcoming rises by switching to a cheaper fixed deal" and investigate support like the Warm Home Discount.
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Around 1.7 million households in the UK plan to leave their heating off this winter, due to high energy costs and concerns about bills, a new survey has revealed. According to the survey, conducted by Opinium for Uswitch, around 5.7 percent of British households intend to keep their heating off all winter. Meanwhile, more than 15 million households, or 52 percent of those surveyed, are afraid of facing the cold during the winter months. Around 4…
ALMOST two million British households will not turn on their heating this winter for fear of high bills.
The Herald Scotland
‘I won’t turn my heating on until December’ families shiver as bills rise
Uswitch research suggests 1.7million UK households will not turn on their heating this winter as millions fear the cold and energy bills rising again
Evening Standard
1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests
A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1 as forecasters warned household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January.
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