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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ninian Wilson

More than 40 per cent of Scots over 50 living in fuel poverty, survey finds

MORE than 40 per cent of people over 50 in Scotland are thought to be living in fuel poverty, with some cutting down on food in the face of soaring bills.

A study from Age Scotland, a charity dedicated to helping the elderly, has found that 42% of Scots over 50 were in fuel poverty through the summer.

Meanwhile, 76% said they were concerned about the cost of their bills.

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