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Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Norman Silvester

Scots councils to consider opening buildings as 'warm banks' for freezing residents this winter

Emergency plans to open public buildings as “warm banks” for people in danger of freezing to death this winter are being devised by councils.

A Sunday Mail investigation has revealed local authorities are already working on schemes over fears that rocketing energy bills will leave thousands unable to heat their homes.

Last week it emerged annual gas and electricity charges will likely surge to £3420 in October before jumping to a horrifying £3850 in January.

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