34 h. ago Regatta's heated jacket worth £260 that 'feels like central heating' reduced to £90

Don't miss this incredible early Black Friday deal from the trusted outdoors brand.

Economics

5 d. ago Elizabeth line shut through central London this weekend – no trains to Heathrow

Elizabeth line shut through central London this weekend – no trains to Heathrow  ianVisits

Politics

5 d. ago Families across Scotland urged to claim free support to cut winter energy bills by around £350

People can apply for funding for wall insulation, loft insulation, draught-proofing, renewables and central heating - including new air source heat pumps or gas boilers.

Economics

1 week ago 10 ways to stay warm without turning heating on to keep energy bills down

Energy bills have now gone up which means millions of households will pay more for gas and electricity this winter.

Events

1 week ago Fact check: Hurricane Melissa videos, council tax and central heating ‘ban’

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Politics

1 week ago Swap central heating for £55 appliance and stay warm for '3p an hour'

Lots of people don't like to put on the central heating as it leads to hiking energy bills. To save money, you could try a simple appliance that is said to cost 3p an hour to run

Economics

1 week ago How scientists are shining light on the biology behind seasonal affective disorder

Researchers tracking large cohorts are discovering the effects of sleep, light and therapy on people impacted by winter’s arrivalFor some, the darkening days of autumn bring more than the annual ritual of reviving woolly jumpers and turning on the central heating. As the evenings close in and the mornings grow murky, energy ebbs and a heavy sadness settles in.Although seasonal affective disorder (Sad) was only formally recognised by psychiatrists in the 1980s, the link between the seasons, mood and vitality has long been observed. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Morphy Richards' new cosy electric blanket 'helps homeowners keep warm'

The cosy throw comes in three different colours and is designed to keep users warm without splashing out on central heating

Events

2 w. ago Money saving expert shares six ways to stay warm at night without turning on the heating

As the days are getting colder and winter is coming closer, it can be more difficult to keep yourself warm and cosy throughout the night without having to turn the central heating on.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Lakeland's heated throw keeps me warm for hours on end and costs 4p to run'

Heated throws help keep the chill off in the winter but are more economical to run than central heating

Events

2 w. ago Six ways to stay warm at night without having to turn on central heating, according to expert

If you're struggling to stay warm during the night as the temperatures are dropping ahead of winter, there are six clever ways you can stay warm without having to use your central heating

Events

2 w. ago We tried the £9 buy that's like 'having central heating bedding'

It's so soft and cosy for the colder months

Economics

2 w. ago Save money on your central heating bill this winter with portable heater that’s just £31

If you’re already dreading seeing your central heating bill soar as the temperatures drop this winter, then this compact portable heater is perfect – and you can get it for just £31.50

Economics

3 w. ago Radiators will be 25% more efficient this winter if you do one thing to the outside now

Like it or not, it's coming to the time of year to turn on the central heating, if you've not already

Politics

3 w. ago How much does an electric blanket REALLY cost? Our experts weigh in on how long it takes to recoup the price of a heated throw and whether they're really worth it

Touted as 'lifesavers' by those who own them, heated blankets can deliver targeted warmth for just a few pence an hour - but how much do they really cost against putting on your central heating.

Economics

3 w. ago Scots struggling to pay heating bills as average household energy debt reaches £2,500

EXCLUSIVE: One in five Scots plan to rely on electric heaters instead of gas central heating this winter despite the devices costing four times as much.

Economics

4 w. ago I paid £100 for mystery box of ‘abandoned parcels’ & bagged buys worth £1.2k – I got a puffer jacket & designer clothes

AS a giant cardboard box arrived on my doorstep, I felt a rush of adrenaline. The 11kg box was as big as a suitcase and sealed with industrial-strength tape. Though I had been expecting it, I had no idea what was inside. I had jumped on a recent social media trend for buying job-lots of...

Economics