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1 million people ‘missing heat credits’
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As energy companies’ profits continue to soar, many Britons in fuel poverty are unable to afford to heat their homes this Christmas.

But with London households eking out their heating as gas and electricity prices, campaigners are alerting households with pre-payment meter - claim and cash-in your £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme vouchers.

Despite the recent cold snap, more than one million households with pre-payment meters have not cashed in their monthly energy support vouchers.

It comes after protests this month saw activists unfurl a banner from Westminster Bridge to protest against the government over the fuel poverty crisis.

We hear from a London pensioner forced to choose between heating and eating this winter, and receive shocking details of disabled Britons marooned at home because they’re can’t afford to charge their electric wheelchair.

The Leader’s joined by Simon Francis, co-ordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, who’s got all the details to help ensure households get what they’re owed.

But you’ll need to act fast as the deadline for claiming vouchers to cash-in is New Year’s Day.

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