4 h. ago Households urged to check insurance for garden items as evenings become lighter

People splurging on expensive garden items for the spring could be leaving themselves without adequate cover, Defaqto warned.

Politics

28 h. ago Households urged to seek fixed energy deals as latest price cap hike takes effect

The third consecutive increase to Ofgem’s price cap sees the bill of a typical household paying by direct debit rise 6.4% to £1,849 a year.

Economics

36 h. ago Householders urged not to ‘scrub moss off garden’ or be precious about lawn

Gardening experts were setting out their top tips ahead of the annual Chelsea Flower Show.

Society

6 d. ago EDF warns 'contact us urgently' to all households with one specific type of energy meter

The switch off date for an old style of electricity meter is approaching - but many customers don't realise that they have the outdated device or that they need to switch it

Events

6 d. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent plea for households to take up cheaper energy offer before cap rise

Martin Lewis says all bill payers should consider a new deal before the price cap increases in April

Politics

7 d. ago Martin Lewis urges households to stock up on £1.65 item ahead of price rise

The price of this common item is set to rise in April so Martin Lewis has advised households to stock up now before the cost goes up

Economics

7 d. ago UK households urged to make three crucial changes before clocks go forward to save money

A home energy expert has warned that you could lose a lot of money if you don’t make a few key changes to your home

Events

7 d. ago Martin Lewis urges millions of Brits to slash key household bill to £2 now

One Martin Lewis viewer, Steve, said he was able to save a massive £861 per year by following the money guru's advice - paying an average of just £2.97 for a whole year

Economics

8 d. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle used household product on vegetables to fertilise them

Sick of buying expensive gardening products? If you're growing vegetables this spring then don't forget to use this cheap everyday household product to fertilise your crops

Politics

1 week ago British Gas urges UK households to 'turn off' all lights and TV on Saturday night

British Gas is giving customers a chance to win free electricity for a year by taking part in Earth Hour. Here's everything you need to know and how to enter

Society

2 w. ago Howard Lutnick touts Elon Musk’s Starlink for US broadband scheme

Commerce secretary urges officials to consider Trump adviser’s satellite connection for rural households

Events

2 w. ago These common spring cleaning products could actually be damaging to your bathroom

Households are being urged to be wary of which cleaning products they are using in their homes

Politics

2 w. ago Urgent 'stop using immediately' order issued as household cookware item sold in UK is recalled

The cookware which has been recalled is thought to have been available to buy since 2023, with some purchases made as recently as January this year.

Society

2 w. ago Calls grow for households to get refunds after energy companies pocket £4bn excess profits

Campaigners urge Ofgem to refund UK households after energy network companies ‘profit from high inflation’

Economics

3 w. ago Households urged to take simple action to avoid overpaying as energy bill price rise

The energy price cap is set to rise from April 1, with households urged to take a simple action to avoid being overcharged on their energy bills

Economics

3 w. ago Poland households sent urgent 'prepare for war' guidebook as men told they face conscription

Poland premier Donald Tusk previously warned in a statement to the country's Sejm that his government may need to bolster its nuclear deterrent to fend off a Russian advance

Events

3 w. ago Every UK household urged to check boiler temperature now before April energy price cap rise

Despite using less heating in the warmer months, you could end up spending more with one costly boiler issue

Politics

3 w. ago Pensioners urged to unplug specific household items to save £80 on energy bills

Energy experts have named the three worst home appliances that are increasing your energy bills, encouraging pensioners to do this one thing that will save them up to £80.

Economics

4 w. ago Three home appliances you should 'never' leave on standby to reduce energy bills significantly

Energy experts have unveiled the 'worst' devices to leave on standby and urge households to turn them off

Science