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Experts find laundry item is 'best' at stopping door draughts - and slash £50 off bills
Cost Of Living
Instead of paying for draught excluders that you need to install yourself, use this common household item you probably already have.
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People in lower Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills next year through new scheme
Fuel bills
Households can check online if they qualify for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme online.
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Ofgem energy price cap due this week expected to see bills rise at start of new year
Fuel bills
Energy bills are predicted to increase from the current £1,834 to £1,931 from January.
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Half of Scots reveal energy bills are their biggest financial worry this winter
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The research, released by Citizens Advice Scotland, revealed that almost half of people in Scotland are worried about energy bills this winter.
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Plumber reveals radiator hack to 'make heating hotter and faster' this winter
Energy
Cold radiators are a nightmare in winter, but one expert says a quick fixes can solve the problem.
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Keir Starmer pledges to 'preserve jobs' in North Sea oil as Labour leader outlines energy plan
North Sea oil
Starmer said North Sea energy producers had "absolute clarity" from Labour on the support available to them on the path to net zero.
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Martin Lewis shares tariff fix magic number as energy bills due to rise at start of new year
Martin Lewis
Ofgem will announce the new energy price cap next week that will start on January 1, 2024.
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Energy bills set to rise again for millions of families from start of January
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Industry regulator Ofgem is expected to announce next Thursday that the energy price cap will be increased to 28.94p per unit of electricity and 7.42p per unit of gas from the start of next year.
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People urged to share views on daily energy standing charges as Ofgem considers new alternatives
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The daily standing charges on gas and electricity amount to around £303 each year for energy customers.
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The grim reason you should never dry clothes on radiator as expert issues warning
Lifestyle
The speedy drying method should be avoided, according to one expert.
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People warned over 'hidden' hot water bottle symbol that shows if it's dangerous
Energy
The general recommendation is to replace your hot water bottle every two to three years, as you may end up burning yourself with scalding hot water if you don't.
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NHS budget cuts should not put price on children's lives
NHS Scotland
Plans to remove three lifesaving drugs would be a 'death sentence' for children born with cystic fibrosis, says Record View.
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Energy experts share temperature to 'efficiently' heat your home and save money
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Experts have warned people of the risks that can stem from not keeping your home warm enough this winter.
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Climate activists storm energy conference over Scots oil field approval
Climate change
Furious speeches and chants of “Stop Rosebank” were made before the activists were dragged out by security, the climate campaign group Fossil Free London has said.
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'We won't last the month' charity boss fears as imminent closure will leave women in crisis
Ayr
The Women's Hub based in Miller Road Ayr is in desperate need of funds in order to survive.
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People urged to bleed radiators as experts warn mistake could lead to 'higher' energy bills
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Doing this essential task will make sure you know if your heating is working correctly.
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Central heating experts share seven ways to help keep energy bills down during the colder months
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The experts have also answered the top three most-asked questions about heating systems.
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New calls for ‘emergency energy tariff’ to help lower bills by £87 each month for vulnerable households
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged to introduce more support for energy bills in his Autumn Statement.
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£600 Winter Fuel Payment on the way this month for people in specific age group
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More than 11 million payments of between £250 and £600 are due to be made over November and December.
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Martin Lewis fans share energy saving tips to dry laundry with no tumble dryer
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Fans of the savings guru shared their advice to avoid relying on the energy guzzling applaince.
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Simple boiler switch that can help to stop condensation forming on windows
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Condensation is more common during the winter months, but there's a quick and easy way to banish it for good.
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British Gas giving out £250 free credit vouchers to thousands of energy customers
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Certain customers who have a prepayment meter will be eligible for the free credit.
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The 'igloo' heating method that keeps your home warm and banishes mould
Energy
To keep warm this winter, we can draw inspiration from the way igloos are structured.
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People urged to claim £150 Warm Home Discount this winter as applications across Scotland slow down
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Nearly £200,000 has been set aside for park home residents across 92 mobile home sites across Scotland.
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