14 h. ago UK households warned 'do not' put lights on timer before going on holiday

Advice has been issued against setting lights to switch on at the same time each night to make it look like someone is home

Events

17 h. ago Households warned to switch off these appliances before going on holiday

People should remember to turn off devices before heading on a trip this summer.

Events

3 d. ago Householders warned clothing can be left 'misshapen and unwearable' by clever storage hack

Vacuum sealed storage bags have became very popular because they maximise space but they come with risks

Events

7 d. ago Stop adding ice to drinks and wrap your glass in one common kitchen item

Experts have warned UK households to wrap their beverages with this one common kitchen item to keep them cooler for longer - and it's a lifesaver hack for the summer

Politics

7 d. ago UK households warned over exact timing of showers as heatwave strikes

With parts of the UK set to endure another heatwave, scorching temperatures and a 'medium' risk of drought mean that you need to be more careful than usual when it comes to taking a shower

Events

7 d. ago Millions of households face hosepipe ban as one of UK’s biggest firms warns supplies are on the brink

The Environment Agency has declared parts of south east England as in a period of ‘Prolonged Dry Weather’ after low rainfall

Events

7 d. ago Reason millions of households may not have noticed a cut in energy bills

The first price cap cut for a year came into effect on July 1, although households are being warned not to expect to see the saving fully reflected in their bills

Economics

9 d. ago UK households warned not to dry clothes outside this week as temperatures soar to 28C

Scotland is set to see highs of 28C this weekend but experts have advised households to dry their clothes indoors due to one common issue

Events

2 w. ago One household item could save you during WW3 after government's chilling warning

The government has advised UK citizens on how best to prepare for emergencies, including packing a 'grab bag', as the world continues to teeter on the edge of all-out war

Events

2 w. ago UK households warned 'keep windows and doors shut' as bugs swam

The flying ant invasion this year will come sooner than usual, with the peak expected between July 22 and 25. Brits are advised to shut their doors and windows to keep unwanted insects out

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2 w. ago UK households told 'keep your doors and windows shut' as swarms of bugs take over

Flying Ant Day is an annual event when millions of winged male and female ants fly out of their colonies to mate in the air, and UK households are being warned to keep their windows and doors shut

Events

2 w. ago Energy bills cut by £129 from today but thousands warned of looming change

The first price cap cut for a year is due to come into effect on July 1, although households are being warned not to expect to see the saving fully reflected in their bills

Events

2 w. ago Flash flood warning for 50,000 homes as residents to be given emergency advice

London's City Hall has reached out to thousands of households warning them they are now at increased risk and given them advice on preparing for flash floods

Events

2 w. ago Households warned over one weed with yellow flowers thriving in shady gardens

A garden weed posing as a pretty flower can cause havoc in many gardens, and it doesn't need direct sunlight to thrive and spread at a rapid rate

Events

3 w. ago As UK told to 'prepare for war' households urged to stockpile these items as 'sensible precaution'

After the chilling warning from the government, households should prepare but not panic

Events

3 w. ago Lidl makes urgent air fryer recall warning – 'Stop using immediately'

The supermarket giant has issued a statement to warn any customers who may have bought the popular household item

Events

3 w. 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

Events

3 w. 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

Events

3 w. 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

Science