Citizens Advice says 4.5 million people in England and Wales had to cut use, with some skipping hot meals and wearing gloves inside

More than 40% of private renters in England and Wales were forced to ration their gas and electricity use last winter to afford their energy bills, according to Citizens Advice.

A survey by the consumer charity found that 41% of renters, or the equivalent of 4.5 million people, had to eke out energy, while one-third, or 3.5 million, struggled to maintain a comfortable temperature during the winter months. Most of those cutting back were living in homes with low energy-efficiency ratings.

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