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There are fears for elderly people during the winter
Energy prices could fuel winter death rate

Concerns have been raised about the current level of energy prices, with Help the Elderly saying it could prompt a spike in winter deaths. Many people over 60 have expressed fears about being unable to heat their home all winter, according to poll of 2,300 people by the charity. The UK has one of the… Read more »

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Blunkett: No more corporate greed
Blunkett: No more corporate greed

The political system needs to put people before “corporate greed,” former home secretary David Blunkett has said. Speaking in a lecture for thinktank Unlock Democracy last night, Mr Blunkett said the credit crunch provided an opportunity to increase political participation. “The voice of the people, the clear relevance of political intervention and the role of… Read more »