Nearly half of over 50s living in fuel poverty says charity

Charities are warning we will see deaths amongst older people if no further government support is given.

As winter draws closer and inflation continues to rise anew study from Age Scotland found nearly half of over 50s in Scotland are currently living in fuel poverty.

And with food inflation now at an all-time high, some older people say they’re skipping meals or avoiding cooking altogether.

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