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Trendy London flat hits the market for almost £500k - but the baths in the hallway

Expensive flat ‘shocks’ estate agent with odd placement of bath

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace to turn heating down to save money

Hanging up your washing during the summer rather than using a tumble drier is just one of the changes you can make to save cash.

Experts share top tips on how to reduce your energy bills this summer

If you’re guilty of leaving it to the last minute to put petrol in your car , here’s how far you will be able to make it without breaking down

How far your car can travel with fuel light on according to research

Efficiently heating your home using these tips from Wiser could save households over £500 on energy bills as charges are set to skyrocket in April - Credit: Adobe

Exact temperature each room in your house should be amid energy crisis

Grant Shapps Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. (Credit: Parliament)

Government change receipt rules on £200 Alternative Fuel Payment

Which? research has found the cost of living crisis is having a major impact on living standards (image: AFP/Getty Images)

One in seven people skipping meals due to cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis has shared tips on how to keep your house warm without turning on the central heating.

5 Martin Lewis tips to keep your home warm without turning heating on

Expert tips on staying warm in bed without turning the heating up

As the cold snap continues, here’s how to get warmer in bed according to experts

Ivor Gardner, a 103-year-old WW2 veteran who has spent the winter without heating after an energy left him without a working meter is keeping warm - under tea towels and wearing oven gloves.

Veteran kept warm using oven gloves after energy firm’s meter blunder

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

Best portable heaters: which type of heater is the cheapest to run?

The best smart thermostats to heat your home this winter for less

The best smart thermostats to control the temperature in your home

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

Best base layers for women 2021: stay cosy and comfortable with smart base layers for outdoor adventures

Best base layers for women: stay cosy and comfortable when outdoors

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

Kerry Collinson, 51, decided to ruthlessly cut back on her gas and electric bill as she saw prices soar.

Woman pays £10 a month for electricity thanks to these thrifty hacks

Meet some of the volunteers at Trussell Trust food banks in the UK

How to prepare your home for winter and save £1,000 on energy bills

Here are some useful ways to keep warm (photo: adobe)

Ways to keep warm and beat the cost of living

The best electric heaters for winter

Best electric and fan heaters from Dimplex, De’Longhi and Silentnight

Octopus Energy is handing out 5,000 heated blankets to help customers keep warm (Photo: Adobe)

Energy supplier giving away 10,000 free electric blankets to customers

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily

Energy bills are expected to soar from October 1

Energy bill increase comes in TOMORROW: How much bills are going up

Blankets for winter 2022

The best blankets to keep you warm, including fleecy and heated throws

Switching off a number of common household appliances may help to reduce your energy bill (Photo: Shutterstock)

The appliances you should switch off to save hundreds on your energy bills

Millions are baffled by their home’s energy usage – with just one in 10 aware th...

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Stathern Duathlon: Record field salutes a success story