The UK Health Security Agency has issued cold-weather health alerts for all of England ahead of a week of low temperatures, highlighting the increased risk of elderly deaths.
Amber alerts mean a rise in deaths is likely, particularly among individuals aged 65 and over or those with existing health conditions, according to health officials.
Age UK has criticized the government's limit on winter fuel payments, arguing it will exacerbate the risks faced by vulnerable elderly populations during the looming cold snap.
Temperatures could fall as low as minus 8C in rural southern Scotland and northern England, prompting cold-weather warnings from health authorities for potentially deadly impacts.
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