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Child poverty is racialised – we won't end the crisis until this is acknowledged

At the National Energy Action conference, fuel poverty’s human cost was clear. Those shaping policy must confront who is being hit hardest.

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Natalie Morris and The Lead
Feb 12, 2026
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Arriving in Newcastle for the National Energy Action Conference, February’s cold cut through coats and scarves, with icy rain driven sideways by the wind. It was the kind of cold that embeds itself in your bones. A fitting reminder that for millions of families across the UK, discomfort like this isn’t just a fleeting encounter with the elements – it’s …

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