MP's have voted to cut the winter fuel allowance, and now only the poorest pensioners will receive the benefit.

Pensioners angry with changes to the winter fuel allowance

Lord Field of Birkenhead dedicated his life to the challenge of eradicating poverty and helping to better the lives of the poor.

The campaigning maverick Labour MP who became Margaret Thatcher's friend

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File photo dated 19/11/14 of an elderly lady with her electric fire on at home, as more than 60 charities have written to the Prime Minister demanding more support for millions of UK households in fuel poverty. A survey for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition suggests 76% of people think the Government is not doing enough to support vulnerable households this winter. Despite the Energy Price Guarantee and the Energy Bills Support Scheme pledged by the Government, 58% of the population still believe they will struggle to pay their bills this winter, the poll indicates. Issue date: Thursday November 3, 2022.
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The report outlines key principles the Coalition believe should be embraced by politicians to ensure any action supports those who are most vulnerable.

Charity calls for 'emergency response' to tackle fuel poverty

A report released today found the North has more people living in fuel poverty and food insecurity than the south.

One in three children in the North living in poverty, report finds 

A parliamentary report published today warns of widening inequalities with children living with fuel poverty and food insecurity

Child poverty in Yorkshire is at highest for more than 20 years

The King made the donation before beginning his first Christmas holiday at Sandringham as monarch. 

King gives donations made after death of Queen to families in fuel poverty 

The Government says homes in Northern Ireland will start to receive a £600 energy payment from January 2023.

How many people are getting £600 energy support in bank and how many by voucher

Belfast city centre is abuzz with shoppers parting ways with their precious cash, days before Santa comes.

Better late than never: Shoppers glad £600 payment is en route

Katie Andrews has your Friday morning headlines.

Friday's headlines: Cost of living, murder appeal & Christmas toys scheme 

Health and care leaders in Cumbria are warning that older people are facing one of the toughest and potentially most deadly winters on record.

Cost of living crisis 'overtaken Covid' as major public health threat

From free debt and employment advice, to providing affordable and healthy food, here's a list of who is on hand to help across the Midlands.

Where can I get help in the Midlands as the cost of living soars?

A single mother of three from South Shields tells ITV News Tyne Tees she does not know how she will cope when the energy price cap rises in October.

Fuel Poverty: 'It's just too much, it's a constant worry' says single mum 

The government must act to prevent more than half of UK households plunging into fuel poverty by January, an expert review said.

Experts warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ for children stuck in cold homes

Ovo's plan focuses on supporting the lowest-income households and most vulnerable through a plan that includes solutions for the government to implement. 

Ovo founder unveils energy crisis plan and calls for urgent action

Charlie Marks says he and his friends have seen a drastic decline in their self-esteem with the rising cost of living

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