'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials

"give people some breathing space, help with the cost of living."

— Andy Burnham , Politician

"I can't remember the last time I put the oven on."

— Elaine Yates , Other

"You're not living your best life, you're just about surviving."

— Zoe Hayden , Other

"Any extra help with their energy bills will be welcomed by older people."

— Caroline Abrahams , Activist

"the fear of juggling budgets that simply don't balance remains."

— Juliette Flachm , Activist