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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Gwyn Topham

Half of Britons plan to ration energy use this winter as 10% bill rise looms

A gas fire with artificial coals and stainless steel surround in a house
About six million UK households will be left in fuel poverty when the latest price cap comes in, the charity National Energy Action said. Photograph: A Room With Views/Alamy

Almost half of British adults will ration their energy use this winter, a survey has found, as energy bills will rise again by 10% this week.

Charities have called on the government to do more to help vulnerable people to heat their homes, with the average household bill scheduled to rise by £149 after the energy price cap increases on Tuesday.

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