11 h. ago 'We slashed our energy bill to £40 after becoming first to trial new scheme'

Terrence, 76, and Lesley Bridges, 75, from Braintree in Essex, have swapped their gas boiler for a data centre of tiny computers

Economics

28 h. ago Simple way to slash your energy bills during the cold snap which could save you £300

As the cold snap looks set to continue, we look at ways to stay warm while keeping your energy bills low. One simple swap could save you £300 on your energy bills this winter

Economics

31 h. ago 'Smirking pimp' ringleader of Romanian grooming gang was allowed to apply for £1500 Home Office deportation scheme while in prison awaiting trial for 10 rapes

Marian Cumpanasoiu, 38, led a group that groomed, drugged and raped vulnerable women in Dundee.

Events

3 d. ago The forgotten Victorian trick that stops heat loss and slashes energy bills

This age-old hack traps the warmth inside your home

Economics

3 d. ago Slash your energy bills by doing laundry at 'optimal' time of day

It turns out the time of day you do your laundry could make a big difference

Science

4 d. ago Six DIY hacks to slash £915 from YOUR energy bills including £3.99 B&Q must

GOT a quiet weekend? Some DIY jobs will fix your finances as well as your home. Taking these simple steps will protect you from bigger energy bills. It comes as the energy price cap is expected to rise by around £100 next spring. Bills already rose by 2% – or £35 – for the typical...

Economics

6 d. ago Essential task will 'slash energy bills' before cold snap and its totally free

Experts from MyBuilder.com have shared essential cost-cutting tips to help families reduce their energy bills. Energy costs remain elevated as millions of British households switch on their heating to battle the dropping temperatures

Science

1 week ago Forgotten Victorian heating trick could help to slash energy bills

People could embrace a tip from the 1800s to lower their heating bills in 2025

Science

1 week ago Cutting home insulation funding will imperil UK’s climate goals, Reeves told

Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income householdsRachel Reeves has been told that cutting funding for home insulation at the budget would risk the UK’s climate goals and hurt low-income households in a joint intervention by energy firms, fuel poverty charities and environmental groups.In a letter to the chancellor, more than 60 groups and companies urged Reeves not to take such a damaging “short-term fix” to slash funding for more energy-efficient homes to pay for a reduction in energy bills. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Shoppers race to get 'lightweight' £127 portable heater that saves on energy bills as its slashed to £29

Looking for a way to keep your home warm this winter without racking up big energy bills? This portable heater could be the perfect solution - and it's now £29 down from £127

Economics

3 w. ago Free public transport for thousands in Glasgow to start ‘in months’

GLASGOW is set to become the first city in Scotland to trial a free public transport scheme in months. Back in February, we told how councillors approved a £225,000 budget offering concessionary travel to 1,000 residents. It came after the Scottish Government’s Just Commission recommended a trial scheme in 2021. The initiative aims to explore...

Politics

4 w. ago Major energy company urging customers to buy 87p item that slashes bills by up to £136 a year

Making the swap and buying the item in bulk could help save you money off your bills in the long-term

Economics

last month Anyone with hairdryer at home can slash hundreds off energy bills

Lots of people have a hairdryer and, if you have one at home, it could be more useful than you think. Using it for a simple job can help to slash hundreds off your energy bills

Society

last month Anyone with hair dryer at home can slash hundreds off energy bills

Lots of people own a hair dryer and, if you have one at home, it could be more useful than you think. Using it for a simple job can help to slash hundreds off your energy bills

Society