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- Elaine Yates, a 77-year-old pensioner in rural Northamptonshire, says she cannot afford to cook hot meals or heat her home.
- She spends about £50 a week on petrol, which exceeds her food bill.
- She rarely turns the heating on and keeps the thermostat at 13 °C during winter.
- She reports eating only toast, Weetabix and fruit in a day and using an air fryer three weeks ago.
