NHS Birmingham Faces Budget Shortfall Amid Rising Deficits Saturday, January 17, 2026 nhs birmingham deficit budget finance healthcare efficiency trusts overspend recovery NHS Birmingham is confronting a significant financial challenge, with increasing deficits threatening its ability to break even by the end of the fiscal year. The joint NHS Birmingham and Solihull and NHS Black Country … Read More
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
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
UK Households Could Slash £630 from Energy Bills by Ditching Phantom Power Thursday, November 20, 2025 energy savings phantomload standby appliances bills uk consumption efficiency households UK households are losing up to £630 each year due to ‘phantom load’ appliances—devices that continue to consume electricity even when turned off or on standby. Energy savings specialists are urging homeowners to unplug such … Read More
Emergency Energy-Saving Packs Sent to UK Households This Winter Friday, November 7, 2025 energy efficiency winter homes heating costs warmth savings council pack This winter, thousands of UK households are receiving free emergency energy-saving packs designed to help cut down on heating costs and keep homes warm. Known as Warm Home Packs, these kits contain essential items aimed at … Read More