3 d. ago Couple left in cold as random bus stop appears outside their driveway

Terry and Kim Penton say they had received no notice when the stop's yellow cage markings suddenly appeared on the road last month.

Transport

8 d. ago Making a quick change to your boiler settings can 'start saving you money'

Some quick DIY tasks at home could also bring down your energy bills

Economics

8 d. ago I asked experts the best thermostat temperature — they all agreed on 1 number

With cold weather and snow forecast, heating experts share the ideal thermostat temperature range to keep bills low whilst staying warm — and they all recommend the same setting

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1 week 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...

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1 week ago Plumber shares how to make radiators 'hotter and heat up faster'

If your radiators are heating slowly or staying cold, these expert-approved methods can take as little as 10 minutes

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2 w. ago The cold snap is costing you more than you think: how upgrading your windows protects both heat and your wallet

As the cold snap hits, here’s why heat loss increases and how better glazing can help keep your home warm for less

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2 w. ago 'I tried Martin Lewis approved heating device on cold nights and was blown away'

Martin Lewis shared that if you're struggling when it comes to heating bills, it's important to heat the person rather than the home, and this is another way you can do just that...

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3 w. ago ‘I have to put duct tape on my windows to keep the cold out because I can’t afford to heat my home’

Claire and Gareth Ferris says poor home insulation and rising energy bills mean they are turning off the heating this winter

Society

3 w. ago Get a heated blanket for £12 with rare deal stack as cold weather hits UK

Drift off to sleep in the warm embrace of a quality electric blanket for a low, low, price

Economics

3 w. ago 4 surprising reasons why your home still feels cold — fix it without turning up the heating

An interiors expert has revealed four simple ways to make our homes feel warmer and to combat the increasingly dropping temperatures this winter with these easy hacks

Society

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit

The autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – don’t hold your breathImagine a family stuck in a house that constantly floods. The carpets are soaked, the walls damp. It’s always cold, no matter how much they turn up the heating.The family try everything. They promise to replace the sodden carpets and find new, innovative ways to warm the house. Someone with a laptop wonders if AI might be the answer. But no one ever looks upwards and says: maybe we should just repair the giant hole in the roof. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot

Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth?I began by trying to discover whether or not a widespread belief was true. In doing so, I tripped across something even bigger: an index of the world’s indifference. I already knew that by burning fossil fuels, gorging on meat and dairy, and failing to make even simple changes, the rich world imposes a massive burden of disaster, displacement and death on people whose responsibility for the climate crisis is minimal. What I’ve now stumbled into is the vast black hole of our ignorance about these impacts.What I wanted to discover was whether it’s true that nine times as many of the world’s people die of cold than of heat. The figure is often used by people who want to delay climate action: if we do nothing, some maintain, fewer will die. Of course, they gloss over all the other impacts of climate breakdown: the storms, floods, droughts, fires, crop failures, disease and sea level rise. B...

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3 w. ago Nine ways to keep warm at home without cranking up the central heating

Most parts of the UK have just recorded the coldest night of the season

Society

3 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

3 w. ago House Democrat faces federal charges for allegedly stealing $5m in disaster funds – US politics live

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a representative of Florida, is accused of using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaignOne quick note, there haven’t been any changes to Donald Trump’s schedule today, per the press pool. Which means, as of now, the president doesn’t have any time allotted to sign the bill forcing the justice department to release the full batch of Jeffrey Epstein files.We’ll keep you updated if things change throughout the day. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago DWP Cold Weather Payments: When you will get them and who is eligible

Some households may be eligible to receive a payment to help with heating costs during cold weather

Politics

3 w. ago Justice department will release Epstein files within 30 days, says US attorney general – US politics live

Pam Bondi speaks after US Senate passes bill to release files – but agency may hold back material that could affect a Trump-ordered investigationOne quick note, there haven’t been any changes to Donald Trump’s schedule today, per the press pool. Which means, as of now, the president doesn’t have any time allotted to sign the bill forcing the justice department to release the full batch of Jeffrey Epstein files.We’ll keep you updated if things change throughout the day. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Glowmaster UK heated blanket drops to £24.99 in new cold snap deal

A price drop on this Glowmaster heated throw arrives just as temperatures fall, giving households a low-cost way to stay warm without turning up the heating.

Economics

3 w. ago 'I made quick change that stopped condensation and mould and it didn't cost a penny'

Condensation is a common problem in the home, particularly in the colder months. If left untreated, it can lead to mould growth and dampness, which can cause a range of health problems

Politics

4 w. ago UK households given 'don't turn heating off' warning as cold snap incoming

Insurance industry experts have explained why people should not turn the boiler off entirely

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