A pensioner who spent a winter without heating said he was forced to make difficult choices.
Many families across Merseyside, and the UK, are finding themselves having to choose between heating or eating as bills soar. With rising energy costs and food prices, more households than ever are struggling.
The ECHO has reported on the cost of living crisis and its profound impact on the people of Merseyside. Over the course of 2022, the ECHO spoke to a wide array of people, households, charities and businesses about how they are coping with the rising cost of living.