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Heating

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 Will Millar

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace to turn heating down to save money Sam Johnson

Dream South Shields property

See inside modern South Shields home with rooftop terrace Sam Johnson

The property is on Green Lane, South Shields NE34

3 bed house in South Shields on the market for just £100,000 Sam Johnson

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 Sophie Wills

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 Chelsie Sewell

The outside of the property at Mowbray Road, South Shields

Flat situated in sought after area is perfect for first time buyers

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 Ethan Evans

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

Government change receipt rules on £200 Alternative Fuel Payment Sam Johnson

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 Sam Johnson

The outside of the property at Colman Avenue, South Shields

Take a look inside this 2-bed semi-detached house with big garden Daniel Mcneil

Take a look inside this 3-bed semi detached house with huge garden Daniel Mcneil

Honeysuckle Avenue, South Shields

Two bed house in South Shields on the market for just £100,000 Sam Johnson

Three bed semi-detached property available in South Shields

3 bed house in South Shields on the market for just £95,000 Sam Johnson

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 Chelsie Sewell

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

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 Sophie Wills

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

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

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

The best smart thermostats to control the temperature in your home Derek Adams

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day Katrina Conaglen

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 Sian Lewis

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier Deborah Cicurel

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

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

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

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

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

Ways to keep warm and beat the cost of living Christine Emelone

The best electric heaters for winter

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

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 Beth Franklin

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

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

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

Energy bills are expected to soar from October 1

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

Blankets for winter 2022

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

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 Helen Johnson

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