Temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing this week, adding further worry to those already struggling to afford to heat their homes. A weather warning for ice and snow was issued by the Met Office on Tuesday with some places seeing temperatures drop to -5°C at night time.
Health officials are advising people to heat main rooms until at least December 12 if they cannot afford to heat their whole home, adding it is important to heat bedrooms before bedtime and the living area during the day if it is being used. The UK Health Security Agency made the alert which is triggered when severe cold weather is likely to affect people's health.
Those already struggling to pay bills may be concerned about the increase in energy usage over the next few days, so we have all the places you could seek financial help to heat your home.
