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Described by campaigners as "heartbreaking", the figures also show that 5,371 hypothermia cases - the equivalent of around 15 per day - were recorded over the whole of last year

"No one should risk their health because they’re worried about making ends meet"

The death of an elderly woman - who 'couldn't afford to hear her home' - after she developed hypothermia has shocked Greater Manchester, but professionals feared a tragedy was inevitable amid the cost of living crisis. Helena Vesty reports.

As an 87-year-old lady died freezing and afraid to turn on the heating in her terraced home, energy fat cats should hang their heads in shame as they exploit the misery of millions

Mark Bolton, 61, said his mother had refused his offers to help pay her energy bills

One in four UK children, including 1.3 million primary school children and one million under four, are growing up below the poverty line, a new report has found

Barbara Bolton, 87, tragically passed away on January 5 with the condition, as well as a chest infection. Before being admitted to hospital, Barbara had disclosed to her GP that she was struggling to heat her home in Bury

Barbara Bolton was hospitalised on December 11 last year due to the condition - which is caused by prolonged exposure to very cold temperatures - as well as a chest infection

An inquest has heard Barbara was admitted to hospital but could not be saved