Age UK has urged older people not to cut back on heating this winter, warning that cold homes can pose a serious risk to health.

The charity says heating is often the single biggest annual bill for pensioners, leaving many tempted to turn it down or switch it off altogether despite freezing conditions in recent weeks.

Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, warned that millions of older people are already living in poverty, with 1.9 million affected and numbers expected to rise further.

Speaking to GB News, Ms Abrahams said: "Of course, in winter you have to run your heating and that’s an enormous cost. It’s probably the biggest bill most older people face each year.