5 h. ago Households warned to put sheet of A4 paper in fridge before Saturday

As the hot weather continues across the UK, households are being urged to use a simple A4 paper trick in their fridge to avoid a 'costly' mistake

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7 h. ago UK households warned 'do not' leave fans on overnight during heatwave

A sleep expert has urged people to turn their fans off before sleeping

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8 h. ago Miliband extends help with energy bills to more than 500,000 London homes

But campaigners warn the £150 rebate is not enough to protect vulnerable households

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10 h. ago UK households told to put piece of A4 paper in fridge before Saturday

The hot summer weather can have a big impact on your home appliances - which could end up costing you more money

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6 d. ago Millions of households warned to dry bedding inside this week

Hanging bed sheets on the line can affect some people's health, especially today

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7 d. ago UK households issued warning to keep windows and doors shut from 10am to 3pm

The UK has been basking in hot weather with several heatwaves so far this year but that's bad news for hay fever sufferers - as trees, grass and weed pollens are all in season at the time

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7 d. ago UK households rush to 'hold physical cash' as warning issued to millions

Households are seeking a safety net in time of global volatility, according to the Bank of England's chief cashier

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7 d. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent energy meter warning as 'switch off' looms

The consumer expert has warned that households with a certain type of energy meter may see their heating and hot water stop working properly if they don't act now

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8 d. ago Council tax warning as thousands of households could be due £1,000s in refunds

If you suspect you might be on too high of a council tax band, you may be able to challenge it and lower your bills going forward

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8 d. ago Warning to UK households to 'stockpile tins of food' and six other items now

The country is facing an increased threat of 'grey zone attacks' and residents need to prepare for it

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8 d. ago Warning as horror house fire sparked by every day household object left plugged in for 18 hours

Tanya Bennett, 36, was told by firefighters her vacuum cleaner had set alight with her three dogs trapped upstairs whilst she was at work on Monday.

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8 d. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to 300,000 UK households over hot water from end of June

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to over 300,000 households across the UK over their electricity meters - with people urged to act fast

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8 d. ago Martin Lewis issues warning as over 300,000 UK households could lose hot water access within weeks

A certain type of electricity meter is scheduled to switch off completely from June 30

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1 week ago Urgent fridge warning to UK households over 'concerning' trend

The organisation of your fridge might not be a priority, but experts say it should be

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2 w. ago UK households warned of 'pretty' summer plant that can be 'just as dangerous' as Japanese knotweed

Experts say the little-known invasive plant can 'wreak havoc' on UK homes if left uncontrolled

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2 w. ago Octopus Energy issues urgent warning to households which will see meters deactivated this month

The equipment which broadcasts the signal will be switched off on 30 June – which will affect more than 600,000 customers

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2 w. ago Fire risk warning to households after UK sees hottest spring on record

Experts are urging people to remain vigilant when it comes to fire safety - with the average fire claim involving a garden amounting to nearly £16,000

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2 w. ago Urgent warning to any UK household with artificial grass this summer

Artificial turf is convenient at best, but anyone with fake grass in their garden is urged to take extra precautions before lighting the barbecue this summer

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2 w. ago Fire risk warning to households after UK basks in sunny spring

The average fire claim involving a garden amounts to nearly £16,000, Aviva said.

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2 w. ago Flight passenger branded a 'diva' after giving cabin crew a bizarre note with list of demands

The cabin crew member, believed to be from the US, took to Reddit to reveal the extensive list of 'allergies' printed on a sheet of A4 paper that was handed to her by the passenger.

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