We All Have Our Part To Play In Getting Them Even Lower

The number of people dying last winter from the cold, even though it was the coldest winter for more than fourteen years was well below expected.

The report from the Office of National Statistics just released shows there were an estimated 25,400 deaths which is a reduction of around 30% on the previous year.
The figures measure the number of extra deaths that occur between December and March - usually the coldest months of the year - when compared to the average deaths that occur in autumn and spring.
Office of National Statistics researcher, Vanessa Fearn added: “Previous research suggests that excess winter mortality is lowest in cold countries such as Finland. This is likely to be because their houses are insulated against the weather and people dress warmly when the temperature plummets.”
SO HANDS OF WINTER FUEL ALLOWANCES AND THE WARM FRONT SCHEME Mr OSBOURNE.
Read the release here;
 http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/deathsnr1110.pdf
Further info here;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11820511