Overview
- A Yonder survey of more than 2,600 over‑65s found 35% are turning down heating, 33% are using less electricity, 15% expect to bathe or shower less, and 5% anticipate skipping meals.
- Age UK launched its "crisis hiding in plain sight" campaign to boost take‑up of underclaimed benefits, with a focus on Pension Credit.
- Caroline Abrahams urged older people not to skimp on heating in cold weather and to seek help if worried about bills.
- Ofgem reminds customers that suppliers must work with them to set up affordable repayment plans if they are struggling with energy costs.
- Age UK says 1.9 million pensioners are already in poverty and warns the total could exceed two million, citing 2025 advice‑line work that identified over £36 million in support for 6,006 people.