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Could an electric blanket cut your heating bills? Experts reveal the real cost

How much do they cost to run, and how does this compare with central heating? We have the answers

The Independent UK

Black Friday scams are everywhere now – here are the 5 best ways to stay safe

Here are 5 ways to keep fraudsters at bay this Black Friday and ensure your money stays out of scammers’ reach.

TechRadar

11m households plan to buy warming gadgets as winter energy bills soar

Uswitch found heated slippers were ‘surprisingly popular’, with 30% of households using them.

Evening Standard

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Household energy debt hits eight-year high before winter

The current average household debt figure of £223 is 29% higher than last year’s £173, Uswitch found.

Evening Standard

What is the energy price cap for Great Britain, and can I cut my bill?

Regulator is to raise the government’s cap on bills on Wednesday – but it is possible to find a better deal

The Guardian - UK

Households urged to send in meter readings ahead of latest energy price rise

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard

Fix draughts and check your energy tariff: five steps to getting a home ready for winter

Summer is over but a few simple tests and cleanups can ensure you keep warm as the seasons change

The Guardian - UK

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Energy bills: millions of Britons ‘at risk of overpaying if they fail to read meter’

Those on standard tariffs who do not have a smart meter should submit meter readings on or around 1 October, says Uswitch

The Guardian - UK

Millions do not plan to turn on heating this winter

Two million UK residents are bracing for a winter with no central heating, a study found

The Independent UK

More than two million households plan to avoid using central heating this winter

One in 20 households with younger children (5%) say they will not be turning the heating on, Uswitch found.

The Independent UK

Fewer green energy tariffs offered as British households opt for cheaper deals

Industry data shows suppliers have scaled back premium-priced deals based on renewables as demand falls

The Guardian - UK

Millions told to send in meter readings today to save money

Ofgem’s energy price cap will fall by 7% from July 1, meaning a drop of £129 to £1,720 per year for the typical household bill.

The Independent UK

Energy price cap: How to get the cheapest deals for your bills

Changing your tariff might be a good route to saving cash – but be sure to shop around

The Independent UK

Be a sim-only saver: could you join the phone users shunning bundles?

More people are switching to deals with greater flexibility and value, and there are a growing number of providers

The Guardian - UK

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‘Awful April’: bill rises Britons face, from council tax to energy and cars

How the wave of increases will hit your household finances – and what you can do about it

Evening Standard

Mobile and broadband 2025 price increases: Start date and charges explained

Price hikes totaling over £74 million a month are on the way, but millions of customers could avoid them... and even save money.

Evening Standard

London borough ranked worst for damp and mould in England — how does your area compare?

Uswitch’s latest Mouldy Nation Report reveals eight of the top 10 local authorities receiving complaints about mould or damp are in London

The Guardian - UK

Haggle, bundle or switch: how to get the best UK broadband deal

Choose the speed that’s right for you, beware of price rises at renewal time and consider ditching your landline

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The Guardian - UK

British energy users urged to switch to fixed deals to save up to £230

After the third rise in a row for customers in Great Britain it is high time to visit a price comparison site

Evening Standard

What are the cheapest energy deals as price cap set to rise in April?

Here are the cheapest energy deals as bills are set to rise again this April

The Guardian - UK

‘No, I’m not phoning to say I’m dying!’ My gruelling week of calling gen Z friends rather than texting them

Phone calls can be inconvenient, stressful or actively unpleasant – especially if you’re part of my generation. At 27, can I survive seven days without texts or group chats? And will I still have a social life at the end?

Tom’s Guide

Three UK outage — network service restored but "additional impact" expected due to Storm Éowyn

Three UK mobile network went down for thousands of users. Here are the latest updates!

Evening Standard

Households urged to submit energy readings amid forecast of further rises ahead

Households are starting the year with an increase to their energy bills, with another 3% jump expected for April.

Evening Standard

Households urged to submit energy readings as further price rises forecast

The latest increase to energy bills comes amid warnings of plunging temperatures and forecasts of a near-3% hike to the price cap in April.

The Independent UK

Nine million households urged to act now to avoid overpaying on energy bills

One quick and easy check could ensure bills stay low in the new year

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