UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

Rising energy bills put millions of UK households at risk of winter catastrophe

Experts say 80% price cap increase will plunge people into destitution and cause avoidable deaths

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022

UK faces ‘catastrophe’ after energy bills soar 80% amid warning price cap could hit £7,000

Experts warn bills could be pushed even higher without urgent intervention as gas prices continue to rise

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Energy bills 'will hit 120% of income for worst-hit adults' amid call for action NOW

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) said that electricity and gas could soon become a luxury only the wealthy can afford as bills rocket - and said government action must be immediate

Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022

Millions falling behind on bill payments as cost of living crisis mounts

Year has been ‘frightening’ so far for poorest families, charity says

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Families on low incomes suffering ‘year of financial fear’ – charity

One in five low income households do not have enough food and are unable to keep their homes warm, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022

Charity calls for immediate increase in child element of Universal Credit to help families with rising costs

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said parents are skipping meals to ensure their children can eat.

Daily Record · May 19, 2022

Government’s £500m support scheme failing Britain’s poorest households

Ministers’ much-touted HSF programme criticised as local authorities run out of funding months too early

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022

This is what the cost of living crisis means for those with a terminal diagnosis

The government’s refusal to raise benefits is forcing those facing the final days of their lives to choose between food and warmth, says Helen Barnard, associate director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022

Government not protecting poorest from rising cost of living, says charity

Rising prices are pushing people into desperate situations, with pensioners riding the bus all day to keep warm, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said.

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2022

Energy price rise to ‘devastate’ UK’s poorest families without urgent action, report warns

Some low-income families will need to spend more than half of their income after housing costs on gas and electricity, says Joseph Rowntree Foundation

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022