Staffordshire households earning under £36,000 could qualify for free heating upgrades worth up to £30,000 this winter under the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme. Apply now to improve your home's energy efficiency.
Labour's Autumn Budget introduces a new mileage levy for electric vehicles, potentially leaving drivers who rely on public chargers £438 worse off per year than petrol car owners. Find out how the changes affect you.
New analysis reveals SUV owners are unknowingly paying hundreds more for repairs. Experts warn of the hidden costs of larger vehicles and urge drivers to consider long-term maintenance expenses.
Sarah Smith from Bournemouth hasn't used her central heating for three decades. Discover her top energy-saving tips and how she stays warm for only £150 each winter.
A savvy homeowner reveals how they slashed annual bills by £1,200 using Martin Lewis's strategies, including switching energy and installing a water meter. Discover how to cut your living costs.
A doctor reveals how eating cheese before festive drinking could help prevent a hangover. Discover the science and how many units trigger symptoms.
Appliance experts reveal essential pre-holiday checks to save energy and prevent damage. Learn how to use 'holiday mode' and protect your home this festive season.
Octopus Energy reveals three easy changes to cut energy costs by £240. Learn how draught proofing, thermostat control, and adjusting flow temperature can save you money this winter.
Sainsbury's is giving away free surplus fruit and vegetables on Christmas Eve to support families and cut food waste. Find out how to get involved.
Heating experts warn drying clothes on radiators could add £55 to annual bills and cause mould. Discover efficient, cost-effective alternatives to keep your home warm and dry.
Grant Store experts warn turning heating on and off wastes energy. Maintain a steady temperature for efficiency and lower bills this winter.
Consumer group Which? reveals how washing clothes at 20°C instead of 40°C can cut energy use by 62%, saving UK households up to £40 annually. Learn the simple switch to reduce costs.
Julie Prince, a civil servant from Somerset, reveals 80% of her salary goes on bills. She can't afford heating and is ineligible for Universal Credit due to her mortgage. Read her story.
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
Amazon has reduced a popular dehumidifier by 36%, with shoppers claiming it 'totally transforms' damp rooms. The EasyAcc model is now just £37.59. Read the full review.
OVO Energy advises UK households that reducing thermostat temperature by just one degree could cut £90 from yearly bills. Learn more simple tips to slash costs.
A heating expert reveals the true meaning of numbers on your radiator valve. Adjusting to one specific setting can cut your annual bill by up to £180. Learn the simple trick today.
The Energy Saving Trust reveals how cavity wall insulation can cut £240 from annual energy costs for many UK households. Discover if your home is suitable and the key steps to take.
Pensioners in Walsall tower blocks feel like 'second-class citizens' after their social landlord, WHG, ended a subsidy, causing gas prices to soar from 4p to 17.67p/kWh. Read the full story.
UK households can slash energy bills by £200 a year by timing showers to two short pop songs. Get the playlist and see how to cut costs as bills rise in January.
As winter arrives, ensure your boiler is safe and efficient. A professional service can cut energy bills and prevent costly emergencies. Get a trusted engineer via Checkatrade's £1,000 guarantee.
Over four million UK households will receive automatic £25 Cold Weather Payments from DWP to help with heating bills this winter. Find out if you qualify.
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons customers are being urged to learn a hidden three-digit code on fruit and veg to reduce food waste. Find out how to read the labels.
Experts warn British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers of the severe health and property risks of turning heating off completely this winter. Discover safer ways to save.
A simple A4 paper test can identify draughty windows, allowing homeowners to slash energy costs. One resident saved £50 with a 15-minute fix, making their home warmer instantly.
Octopus Energy reveals a simple thermostat tweak that could save households up to £145 on energy bills. Discover how to heat your home more efficiently this winter.
Octopus Energy and EDF advise draught-proofing to combat heat loss. Simple measures could save households £80 yearly on energy bills while keeping homes warmer.
A common heating myth is inflating winter bills for British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, and Octopus customers. Experts reveal the cost-effective alternative to save money.
Safety experts issue critical warning about electric heater use. Avoid plugging heaters into extension leads to prevent fire risks. Essential winter safety tips inside.
Octopus Energy's Octo Assist fund grows by £116,500 after customer donations and company matching. Discover how this support helps UK households with heating bills this winter.