A survey suggests about 1.7 million UK households will not turn their heating on this winter, as many households report concerns about being cold amid ongoing pressures from energy bills. Separate reports say more than 15 million homes express worry about staying warm through the season.
The findings are attributed to research by Uswitch, which also indicates some families plan to delay heating use until later in the winter to manage costs. Outlets highlight that rising bills are shaping household decisions, with some people taking a wait-and-see approach rather than running heating continuously.
While the specific numbers and framing vary by outlet, all reports point to the same underlying trend: financial pressure linked to energy prices leads a significant minority of households to either reduce heating use or keep heating off for longer periods, despite cold-weather risk.
