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Nearly a quarter of pensioners worried they will have to choose between heating and eating ahead of energy bill increases
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THREE-QUARTERS of older people in Britain are worried about the rising cost of living with nearly a quarter fearing they will have to choose between heating or eating, a survey has revealed.

More than nine million people over the age of 65 are worried about rising costs, according to Age UK.

Over half of those surveyed said they will have to heat their homes less if their energy bills substantially increase.

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