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1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests

Reported by 4 outlets from 2 countries, in 3 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.

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A survey suggests that 1.7 million households in the United Kingdom will not turn on their heating this winter. This is occurring amid concerns about soaring household bills. A 4% rise to Ofgem’s energy price cap took effect from October 1.

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  1. 1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests Headline of the event's most representative article · Belfast Telegraph, 13 Oct 2026
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  3. Reported by 4 outlets from 2 countries, in 3 languages, between 12 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.4 articles · See all headlines

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  1. First article seen: “Опрос: 5% жителей Эстонии опасаются, что не смогут оплачивать счета за отопление этой зимой”
  2. 2 new outlets, including “1.7 million households will not turn heating on this winter, survey suggests”
  3. 1 new outlet, including “1.7 مليون أسرة في المملكة المتحدة لن تشغل أجهزة التدفئة هذا الشتاء”

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