The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a stark warning that the impending cold snap could result in fatalities among the elderly. This comes as a charity lambasts the Government’s decision to restrict winter fuel payments.

The UKHSA has put out cold weather health alerts for the entirety of England, anticipating a week of freezing temperatures. Amber alerts are in effect from 12pm on Thursday until January 8, indicating a likely increase in deaths, especially among those aged 65 and…