48 h. ago Reduce energy bills by never leaving 1 appliance on standby 5 experts say is the ‘worst’

Energy experts have shared the worst device to leave on standby - and it could be adding £30 a year to your electricity bills.

Science

66 h. ago ‘Repatriate the gold’: German economists advise withdrawal from US vaults

Shift in relations and unpredictability of Donald Trump make it ‘risky to store so much gold in the US’, say expertsGermany is facing calls to withdraw its billions of euros’ worth of gold from US vaults, spurred on by the shift in transatlantic relations and the unpredictability of Donald Trump.Germany holds the world’s second biggest national gold reserves after the US, of which approximately €164bn (£122bn) worth – 1,236 tonnes – is stored in New York. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago I followed Martin Lewis’s advice and got an electric blanket – this one has £20 off

Get cosy for less with this electric blanket deal

Economics

4 d. ago Could an electric blanket cut your heating bills? Experts reveal the numbers

How much do they cost to run, and how does this compare with central heating? We have the answers

Science

4 d. ago Anyone with an electric blanket urged to take one action straight away

Electric blankets have surged in popularity as people look for alternatives to central heating

Politics

5 d. ago ‘We installed a heat pump last year – here’s what I’ve learned’

Can a heat pump really keep a family home warm, cut bills and simplify energy management? Ten months after installing Octopus Energy’s Cosy 9 heat pump, one household shares what life with a heat pump is actually like

Politics

5 d. ago 'Small buy mighty' portable heater that 'packs a punch' cut by 35% in Amazon deal

This compact space heater delivers heat "within seconds."

Economics

5 d. ago 'Small but mighty' portable heater that 'packs a punch' cut by 35% in Amazon deal

This compact space heater delivers heat "within seconds."

Economics

6 d. ago Top Tech: BT makes major price rise announcement as expert reveals how to cut bills

Experts say the changes could have a 'disproportionate impact' on some billpayers.

Science

9 d. ago REVEALED: The sinister ways your car insurer is trying screw more and more money out of you

We all rely upon insurance companies to sell us effective financial cover against misfortune, yet sometimes their actions don't paint the industry in a terribly good light.

Politics

2 w. ago How Elon Musk’s Grok spread sexual deepfakes and child exploitation images

Billionaire’s xAI start-up lacks adequate safeguards, say experts, but many AI models are trained on troubling material

Politics

2 w. ago Expert guide to getting out of debt: How to cut credit card bills, clear loans... and what you don't need to worry about

If you're struggling to get on top of your debts, it might be because you have been ushered into making the minimum repayment each month when you could afford to pay more.

Economics

2 w. ago Ultimate guide to getting out of debt, by top experts: How to shed credit card bills fast, truth about balance transfer cards and which debts you DON'T need to worry about

If you're struggling to get on top of your debts, it might be because you have been ushered into making the minimum repayment each month when you could afford to pay more.

Economics

2 w. ago Three missing as ‘catastrophic’ bushfires cut power to 90,000 Australian homes in 46C heat

Firefighters were battling around 30 active blazes across the state on Friday, with Victoria under the highest possible fire danger rating

Events

2 w. ago Australia bushfires latest: Three missing as ‘catastrophic’ fires cut power to 90,000 homes in 46C heat

Several properties have been destroyed, and police said a man, woman and child remain unaccounted for

Events

2 w. ago Stop radiators from losing heat and keep rooms warms with 1 item placed behind it

A simple five-minute DIY trick that will help reduce heat loss through walls and potentially cut energy costs with one item

Events

2 w. ago Millions losing £125 with 'overlooked' front door 'mistake' a major culprit

There are a few ways to cut this problem and save cash on heating

Economics

2 w. ago Philips tower heater that makes home 'toasty in minutes on darker mornings' cut by £30

Shoppers says they use the 'quiet to use' heater 'everyday' during the winter months.

Society

2 w. ago Dr Amir Khan's warning to anyone using hot water bottle to cut heating bills

ITV's Dr Amir Khan has issued a warning to people using hot water bottles to stay warm and save on their heating bills. It's a common method Brits use to try and cut costs during winter

Events

2 w. ago BBC money expert warns millions are missing out on support with bills worth hundreds

Only around 5% of some eligible households are claiming the cheaper bills that they qualify for

Events