78 minutes ago Councils warn they 'won't be able to cope' with number of complaints if Ed Miliband goes ahead with plans for mass rollout of heat pumps

In evidence to Mr Miliband's department, local authorities say they are already having to deal with noise complaints from people living next door to properties that have had a heat pump installed.

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3 hours ago Energy boss tells customers to 'snuggle up' under electric blankets to beat the cold this winter

Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson has encouraged those struggling to warm their houses this winter to use cheaper options such as electric blankets.

Economics

7 hours ago Best parkas for men to keep you warm in winter 2024/25, tried and tested

Lean into the return of Britpop with a winter-ready parka

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7 hours ago Ofgem increases price cap as winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

Charities have reacted angrily to the rise while the boss of Octopus has suggested pensioners struggling to heat their homes should consider using electric blankets to keep warm

Economics

7 hours ago Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism

Tom Curry was stood down for 12 days after Australia loss‘He’s gone through protocols, independent consultations’The England head coach, Steve ­Borthwick, has defended his ­decision to pick Tom Curry for Sunday’s match against Japan two weeks after he sustained a second head injury inside two months, despite criticism from concussion campaigners.Curry was knocked ­unconscious during England’s defeat by ­Australia earlier this month after a nasty ­collision with Rob Valetini and ­subjected to the 12-day stand-down period in line with World Rugby’s return-to-play protocols. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Storm Bert weather warnings live: Britons warned to stock up on water and food ahead of heavy snow and wind

Parts of the country are bracing for power cuts as charities and energy companies warn homeowners to stay warm as temperatures drop to freezing

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8 hours ago Keir Starmer warned elderly people ‘going to die’ as he is confronted on radio show over winter fuel cuts

In a BBC interview, Keir Starmer heard from a concerned listener who will struggle to stay warm due to Winter Fuel Payment cuts

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9 hours ago Ofgem increases price cap as the winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

Charities have reacted angrily to the rise while the boss of Octopus has suggested pensioners struggling to heat their homes should consider using electric blankets to keep warm

Economics

9 hours ago Dr says ditch Botox and creams and eat these five foods to reverse ageing

A doctor has shared a list of the best vitamin and mineral-rich superfoods you can eat that may help prevent premature ageing - and could work better for you than cosmetics

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