My former German landlord used to come over every few days to turn down my thermostat in winter, because in his considered opinion, I was just wasting money to heat my home.
Ever visited in a Europeans home in winter?
They think it's normal, and even desirable, to function six months of each year in an indoor environment of 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Not technically freeze conditions, but not quite what us pampered, southern, USA Yanks would consider civilized modern living conditions, either.
Not to mention that those poor souls have to cut back even more, because their government has been cheer leading the the global warming scam, and are facing a minimum of a ten % increase in already outrageous energy payments.
Based on the population, 24K sounds a bit low as an estimate this year, IMHO. But whatever! I'm sure you know way more than anyone else here about what's going on over there, right?
To give you a group answer to a group of questions. Yes, I have live in Europe (Germany) and have spent some time in England.
I still find it a bit of a stretch to expect 24K deaths because it is predicted to be a cold winter in jolly ol’ England.