3 d. ago Over 4million households to get special cost of living payment to help with heating bills this winter

MILLIONS of households are in line for a special cost of living payment to helping with heating bills this winter. The cash, known as the cold weather payment, is issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between now and 31 March. These payments are made in locations where residents experience continuous below-zero weather. Eligible...

Economics

3 d. ago Energy suppliers slash fixed tariffs on hopes of peace in Ukraine: Should you switch YOUR deal?

Several energy suppliers have cut their fixed tariffs over the last week, with the wholesale cost of energy falling - meaning customers could save money.

Economics

1 week ago Will the Budget slash £150 off my energy bill? Reeves makes bold pledge with cut to green levies

Some climate campaigners have criticised the move by Rachel Reeves to cut green levies

Economics

1 week ago Everyone with radiators urged to do important check before December

This simple radiator task can heat your home properly and slash your energy bills too, so it's important that you do it as soon as possible so you can feel the benefits

Politics

1 week ago Complete 1 easy task now to keep radiators working efficiently throughout winter

If you want your radiators to be as efficient as possible and to effectively warm your home, now is the best time to carry out this essential task ahead of the coldest months of the year

Politics

1 week ago Labour donor claims 'three simple measures' could slash energy bills by £20bn

With the cost of living set to be at the heart of the Budget, a Labour donor has set out a bold plan he says can permanently slash energy bills

Economics

1 week ago Heating expert shares 4pm rule that could save families £150 on bills

A heating expert has shared how timing your heating around sunset could slash your energy bills by hundreds of pounds

Economics

2 w. ago Simple way to slash your energy bills during the cold snap which could save you £300

As the cold snap looks set to continue, we look at ways to stay warm while keeping your energy bills low. One simple swap could save you £300 on your energy bills this winter

Economics

2 w. ago Making quick change to your heating cold save you £270 on bills

Heating experts have shared some simple tips including when to put on your heating

Economics

2 w. ago Slash your energy bills by doing laundry at 'optimal' time of day

It turns out the time of day you do your laundry could make a big difference

Science

2 w. ago Energy bills set to drop from January as UK braces for winter cold front

The £22-a-year saving will bring the average household bill down to £1,733

Science

2 w. ago Six DIY hacks to slash £915 from YOUR energy bills including £3.99 B&Q must

GOT a quiet weekend? Some DIY jobs will fix your finances as well as your home. Taking these simple steps will protect you from bigger energy bills. It comes as the energy price cap is expected to rise by around £100 next spring. Bills already rose by 2% – or £35 – for the typical...

Economics

2 w. ago I felt a breeze around my ankles – but thermal camera revealed how cold spots are pushing up my energy bills

SITTING in my living room, I feel a chilly breeze around my ankles. But it wasn’t until I pointed a thermal imaging camera at the floorboards of my semi-detached house in Maidenhead that I realised it was helping drain my bank account too. As temperatures fall outside, some properties quickly lose warmth and this means...

Science

2 w. ago November hydrangea mistake can cause flowers to die off in winter

Many gardeners tend to overlook this essential task in the cooler months of the year, but this can lead to damage and no flowers in spring

Events

3 w. ago Essential task will 'slash energy bills' before cold snap and its totally free

Experts from MyBuilder.com have shared essential cost-cutting tips to help families reduce their energy bills. Energy costs remain elevated as millions of British households switch on their heating to battle the dropping temperatures

Science

3 w. ago Simple task will 'reduce energy bills' ahead of cold snap and it's totally free

With freezing temperatures predicted to arrive next week across the whole of the UK, experts from MyBuilder.com have shared some tips heating advice so many people can reduce the cost of their energy bills

Science

3 w. ago Forgotten Victorian heating trick could help to slash energy bills

People could embrace a tip from the 1800s to lower their heating bills in 2025

Science

4 w. ago Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told

Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income householdsRachel Reeves has been told that cutting funding for home insulation at the budget would risk the UK’s climate goals and hurt low-income households in a joint intervention by energy firms, fuel poverty charities and environmental groups.In a letter to the chancellor, more than 60 groups and companies urged Reeves not to take such a damaging “short-term fix” to slash funding for more energy-efficient homes to pay for a reduction in energy bills. Continue reading...

Society