6 h. ago UK households urged to make one bedroom change in autumn to slash heating bills

This expert advice about choosing the right mattress and bedding in the lead up to autumn could help you shave money off your household bills, all while keeping your bedroom stylish

Society

32 h. ago Renters skip hot meals and lower heating to afford energy bills

Citizens Advice is calling for enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill to protect renters from retaliation when asking for upgrades and repairs

Society

51 h. ago 7 ways to keep warm in the autumn that won't send your energy bill soaring

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares how to lean into cosy season without costly heating bills

Events

3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment deadline 'in days' for certain groups of pensioners

The UK Government will automatically issue up to £300 to eligible pensioners to help with heating bills during the winter months - but there is an opportunity to opt-out for some people

Economics

3 d. ago £203 heating help this winter for people in Scotland aged between 66 and 79

Eligible people over 80 are set to receive the full Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of £305.

Economics

4 d. ago NHS urges UK households to ditch one piece of furniture from their bedroom

It's hard to put an exact figure on how many people do this 'innocent' thing each night

Politics

7 d. ago 'I'm a heating expert and these simple fixes could save £2,400 from bills'

Oliver Osmore, Managing Director at family-operated Maintracts Services, has shared 13 money-saving strategies

Economics

1 week ago DWP urged to review as winter payment cut at last minute for thousands

More than 9million people born before 22 September, 1959 will receive Winter Fuel Payments ranging from 100 to 300 to help with the cost of increased heating bills this winter

Politics

1 week ago Two items that usually end up in bin could help slash your heating bill this autumn

A heating expert has shared some simple and cost-effective ways to keep your home warm in the winter months - and one of them involves using an empty crisp packet

Politics

1 week ago UK households urged to remove 5 plants from bedroom that can ruin a night's sleep

If you're tossing and turning at night your house plants might be to blame - experts have revealed 5 plants you should avoid keeping in your bedroom if you want a good night's sleep

Politics

1 week ago Heating payment of £59 to help people with winter energy bills due before end of year

More than 465,500 people in Scotland received Winter Heating Payments last year.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners can claim heating bill help of up to £300 from specific date this month

Most DWP payments will be issued automatically but postal claims can be made this month.

Economics

2 w. ago Kevin Costner, 70, heats up 'hush hush' romance with billionaire's ex

Kevin Costner appears to have found love again and friends say the Hollywood legend hasn't looked this happy in years.

Society

2 w. ago Common radiator mistake silently adding £600 to your heating bill

As the weather becomes cooler, it will soon be time to turn your radiators back on - but an expert has warned to check for key faults now or risk paying hundreds in extra fees

Economics

2 w. ago SUSIE DENT: Has summer's end left you feeling all 'finifugal'? Never fear, it'll soon be 'bummock' season!

Right now, we might be feeling a little finifugal about one thing in particular: the slipping away of the summer and the speedy march towards school drop-offs, packed lunches and heating bills.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Householders urged to leave bedroom curtains open all night from September'

As autumn falls so too does the risk of increased condensation and mould but experts say there is an easy way to stop that

Politics

2 w. ago Heat pumps could halve heating bills with energy system reform, study finds

Steps to make electricity cheaper, such as ending levies, could transform prospects for pumps, thinktank shows Heat pumps could save households hundreds of pounds a year on heating bills, if the government took simple measures to reform the energy system, an analysis has found.The average household’s heating bills could be roughly halved, saving about £375 a year with a heat pump instead of a gas boiler, if steps were taken to make electricity cheaper. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Scientists issue urgent warning over straightening your HAIR

According to researchers from Purdue University, 10 to 20 minutes of heat-based hair care exposes you to over 10 billion nanoparticles.

Events

3 w. ago DWP issues more details about Winter Fuel Payment including approaching deadline

Nine million pensioners will get help with their winter heating bills from November.

Events

4 w. ago UK households face £1,000 repair bills as heatwave blasts Britain

An expert has shared three easy ways you can help protect your patios and driveways from sun damage in the heat - and save yourself paying a hefty price for a repair

Society