75 m. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment warning and says 'you do not need to'

Most people will receive their Winter Fuel Payment automatically - and the DWP is urging elderly households to be wary of scammers

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4 h. ago Storm Claudia live updates as communities begin to count the cost of devastating flooding

Homes and businesses have been left badly damaged after major flooding hit south Wales

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25 h. ago Martin Lewis urges 'follow 4pm rule' that's 'helpful' for lowering your bills

Millions of UK households are still being urged to follow the 'rule' daily to save on heating

Politics

25 h. ago Households urged to open windows for certain amount of time each day in November

UK households have been urged to open their windows for a certain amount of time each day in November. It may be getting cold, but that doesn't mean you should shut up your house

Politics

42 h. ago BORIS JOHNSON: This is the one thing Reeves can do that'll cost British taxpayers nothing, save lives, and make the world better and happier

There is only one way this vile war in Ukraine is going to end - and that is when Vladimir Putin finally realises that he is not going to win.

Economics

67 h. ago UK households urged to check website for £750 cost of living help before Budget

Lightning Reach is a website that helps people find and apply for support schemes, with over 2,500 partners available on its platform

Economics

2 d. ago Welsh households with brambles in garden urged to act in November

Brambles can be a real nuisance for gardeners, especially in Wales. If you're someone who has some outdoors, then you need to act quickly, according to a gardening expert

Politics

3 d. ago Households urged to put cling film over their windows in November to save on energy bills

An expert has shared a simple trick that could help trap more heat in your home, without the need to turn up the heating - and it involves using cling film

Science

3 d. ago Households urged to put cling film over their windows this winter for 1 key reason

An expert has shared a simple trick that could help trap more heat in your home, without the need to turn up the heating.

Politics

4 d. ago UK households urged to put cinnamon inside hoovers this winter

The £1 spice could be the key to getting rid of bad smells in your home

Politics

5 d. ago Urgent plea to UK households to stop making common electric blanket mistake

Although a warm blanket may feel perfect as you snuggle into bed on cold, dark winter night, it could unknowingly put your life at risk

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Young audiences are less scared of it’: why London jazz clubs are expanding and thriving against the odds

As the Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott’s expand, and Blue Note eyes its arrival, proprietors say there’s an energy in the scene – but financial pressures remainAs small gig venues around the country nervously eye their futures amid rising utility prices and a cost of living crisis, one corner of the live music scene seems to be thriving: London’s jazz clubs.The Jazz Cafe is extending its Camden venue and opening an east London location, Ronnie Scott’s is being refurbished, and New York’s iconic Blue Note club, which has already spread to Japan, Brazil, Italy and China, will open its first London venue next year. And while financial pressures remain, a host of other, smaller venues are bringing in vibrant new audiences. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Welsh households urged to follow plumber's 3 tips to make radiators heat up faster and feel hotter

If your radiators aren't heating up your home effectively, there are three simple steps you can take to resolve the issue - and you won't need to call out a plumber

Society

7 d. ago Households urged to avoid using the washing machine between two times to save money

Alice Beer, a consumer expert on This Morning, shared some useful tips to lower energy bills - and it's important to note the advice to avoid high electricity bills

Politics

8 d. ago Householders urged 'check loft' for old CDs which could be worth £2,400

Some CDs are selling for eye-watering sums online - and you could have some of them stored away

Economics

8 d. ago UK households urged to use EDF Energy tip that could save £60 on bills

EDF Energy has provided a range of tips and advice on how to reduce your energy bills

Economics

1 week ago UK households urged to gather these 'basic supplies' to prepare for 'severe weather' in winter

The Met Office has shared some "helpful tips" to ensure people are prepared for the winter months

Society

1 week ago ‘At the mercy of nature’: How the Caribbean is dealing with the unprecedented Hurricane Melissa

The category 5 storm has wreaked havoc in the region, as those affected now reckon with damaged livelihoods and the cost of rebuilding• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt has been one week since Hurricane Melissa made landfall. The storm’s strength has been record-breaking. To better understand the situation on the ground, I called up Natricia Duncan, the Guardian’s Caribbean correspondent, who is based in Jamaica, the country most affected. We spoke about the impact of the hurricane, and how people navigate living under constant climate precariousness. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago UK households urged to avoid three popular home trends that could make your house 'harder to sell'

These features could devalue your home and put buyers off when it comes to selling

Society

1 week ago 156,000 at risk of being left without HOT WATER due to energy meter switch off

THOUSANDS of households are at risk of being left without heating or hot water this winter. Approximately 156,000 British households are still using old Radio Teleswitching System (RTS) meters and haven’t swapped to a smart meter, Energy UK warns.  Households with these meters are being urged to get in touch with their energy supplier as...

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