Pensioner Pays £300 a Month for Energy but Still Feels Cold
A pensioner in the UK says she is still cold at home, even though she pays £300 a month for her energy bills. She fears this winter will be 'horrific' because of rising costs.
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A pensioner in the UK says she is still cold at home, even though she pays £300 a month for her energy bills. She fears this winter will be 'horrific' because of rising costs.
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