Carbon monoxide – the hidden ‘killer’ of the fuel poverty crisis

The government is planning to increase minimum energy standards to tackle cut energy bills and emissions - (PA/Alamy)

People living in fuel poverty are at higher risk of being exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning, new research reveals, as experts issue fresh warnings over the dangers of the hidden killer.

Those living in cold and damp homes are more likely to face danger from the toxic gas as issues such as poor insulation, ageing boilers and unaffordable repair costs combine to create unsafe living conditions.