As Europe grapples with soaring energy costs, British pensioners like Daphne Edwards, 71, are taking creative—and often exhausting—measures to survive the winter. 🥶 Daphne and her husband now rely on a wood-burning fireplace to heat their home, cutting gas usage while juggling part-time jobs to afford basics like food and heating.
🔥 \"We never imagined working at this age,\" Daphne shared. \"But bills keep climbing.\" Their story reflects a wider trend: households across the continent are adopting thrifty hacks, from layering sweaters 🧣 to repurposing vintage heating methods, as energy prices spike by over 40% in some regions.
💼 Experts warn the crisis disproportionately impacts retirees on fixed incomes. With inflation hitting groceries and fuel, even middle-class families are feeling the pinch. Could this redefine \"retirement\" in a warmer-but-unstable climate future? 🌡️
