1.7 million UK households 'will not turn heating on this winter'

A survey indicates that 1.7 million UK households will not turn on their heating this winter, while over 15 million homes express concern about being cold. This follows a 4% increase in the Ofgem energy price cap effective from 1 October. Furthermore, forecasters have warned that household bills could potentially rise by nearly another £300 starting in January, intensifying the financial pressure on millions of residents across the country during the colder months.