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UK Energy Crisis: £4.4 Billion Arrears, Millions Hungry

12/13/2025

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Energy arrears total £4.4 billion as households face mounting bills.
Fourteen million adults go without food due to financial strain in the UK.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reports that 24 million people claim benefits.
£24 billion in benefits remains unclaimed annually, underscoring gaps.
The state pension will rise 4.7% in April 2026.

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Energy arrears total £4.4 billion as households face mounting bills.
Fourteen million adults go without food due to financial strain in the UK.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reports that 24 million people claim benefits.
£24 billion in benefits remains unclaimed annually, underscoring gaps.
The state pension will rise 4.7% in April 2026.