Daily Express – 1.7 million will not heat homes this winter to save money
An estimated 1.7 million will not heat their homes this winter to save money, according to the Daily Express. The paper claims that more than half blame rising living costs, while a quarter of over-65s who will take the drastic step said it was as a result of being stripped of their winter fuel payments.
Dame Esther Rantzen has been given fresh hope that she will live to see a Commons debate on assisted dying take place, the front page says.
Warnings of health disaster for older people as heating rationing becomes widespread
Campaigners warned pensioner deaths will be even higher than feared after shock research found winter fuel cuts will stop them turning on the heating.
Nearly two million bill payers say they will keep their radiators off this winter – double the number last year.
More than half blame rising living costs, while a quarter of over-65s who will take the drastic step said it was as a result of being stripped of their winter fuel payments.
Dennis Reed, director of Silver Voices, said the research “confirms our worst fears” about what will happen as a result of the cuts.
“It’s a dangerous move to take if you are an older person with conditions because they get worse if you are cold.
Esther’s hope for ‘impossible dream’ after Starmer renews assisted dying vow
Dame Esther Rantzen says her “impossible dream” of seeing assisted dying debated in the Commons may now come true, after Sir Keir Starmer renewed his vow to make time for it.
The veteran broadcaster, 84, has fought tirelessly for MPs to hold a full debate and free vote since revealing her terminal lung cancer diagnosis last year.
Asked whether he could reassure her that a vote will take place before Christmas, the Prime Minister would not be drawn on the timeline.
But he said on Monday: “I gave her my word that we would make time for this with a Private Members’ Bill and I repeat that commitment. I made it to her personally and I meant it, and we will.”
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
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Editorial 18 September 2024.
Wednesday’s front pages are heavily dominated by international news, with the latest from the Middle East featured as many of the leads. At least 9 people have died, and around 3000 people injured after pages belonging to Hezbollah members exploded across the country. Hezbollah blames Israel for the attack and says they will enact revenge.
Several front pages lead on domestic stories, with the backlash to the sentencing of Huw Edwards a popular topic. The former BBC presenter was handed a suspended sentence despite being found guilty of child sex images.