I'm a plumber – the thermostat temperature that could save you £270 a year Friday, December 12, 2025 heating thermostat savings boilers energy temperature radiators efficiency insulation plumbing A plumber has shared the precise thermostat setting that could save you up to £270 annually on your energy bills. David Doran of Blackstone Plumbing and Heating Ltd. explained to Birmingham Live the most efficient heating … Read More
UK households urged to make a simple five-second change to save £270 on energy bills Friday, December 12, 2025 energy bills thermostat heating savings electricradiators uk home efficiency smartcontrols A small adjustment that takes just five seconds could slash your heating bill by as much as £270 annually. Experts at home heating supplier Electric Radiators Direct recommend a simple change that can save households … Read More
Live Updates: Power Outage Leaves 1,000 Homes in Darkness Wednesday, December 10, 2025 poweroutage electricity nationalgrid highvoltage blackout restoration utilities energy emergency outage A power outage has left approximately 1,000 homes without electricity, with the National Grid identifying the issue as a high voltage incident. Officials are actively addressing the situation, but they warn that it could take …
Six ‘Vampire’ Gadgets That Drain £66 a Year From Your Energy Bills Wednesday, December 10, 2025 standby energy consumption vampire gadgets smartmeter octopus technology efficiency bills Many common household gadgets quietly consume electricity even when not in active use, a phenomenon often dubbed as ‘vampire’ power drain. Recent analysis reveals that these power-hungry devices could be costing the average … Read More
83,665 Younger State Pensioners Miss Out on £300 Winter Fuel Payment Tuesday, December 9, 2025 pensioners winterfuel allowance energy heating dwp elderly savings thermostat bills As winter approaches and energy bills remain high, tens of thousands of younger state pensioners will find up to £300 missing from their bank accounts compared to older pensioners. This gap is due to the Department for Work … Read More
Warning for UK Households: Avoid Drying Clothes on Radiators This December Saturday, December 6, 2025 radiators drying clothes energy mould humidity heating health safety uk A strong warning has been issued to UK households about the dangers of drying clothes on radiators during the cold December months. Although it might seem practical, hanging damp clothing on radiators severely reduces their … Read More