CLEAN : UK activist speaks on fuel poverty as cost-of-living crisis bites

The video discusses the widespread issue of fuel poverty in the UK, affecting millions of households. It highlights the severe impact on vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and disabled, who face challenges in keeping warm and maintaining health. The video also addresses the difficulties faced by those in shared accommodations, where landlords may control energy costs, and the problems with prepayment meters that trap people in energy debt. The overarching theme is the urgent need for economic measures to prevent a long-term health crisis.

What are some of the health issues exacerbated by living in cold, damp homes?

• Improved respiratory health

• Worsening of asthma and COPD

• Faster recovery from surgery

• Decreased risk of heart conditions

How does living in shared accommodation affect access to energy savings?

• Government support is directly provided to tenants

• Energy costs are always lower in shared accommodations

• Tenants have full control over energy usage

• Landlords may not pass on government savings

Which group is most affected by the cost of living crisis according to the transcript?

• People with high incomes

• People with low incomes

• Landlords

• Energy companies

What is a significant problem faced by people using prepayment meters?

• They pay less for their energy

• They have unlimited energy supply

• They are trapped in a cycle of energy debt

• They receive extra government support

What is the primary concern regarding the installation of prepayment meters by energy firms?

• To protect their revenue

• To provide free energy

• To reduce energy consumption

• To increase customer satisfaction