The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has shared how to give the perfect Burns Night toast.
05.01.2024 - 13:23 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Gas and electricity bills increased for millions of households across the country on New Year’s Day after energy firms implemented the new Ofgem price cap. The five per cent increase will see annual costs for a typical dual fuel household in Scotland, England and Wales rise by £94 from £1,834 to £1,928.
From January 1 until March 31,2024, the unit rate will be 29p/kWh for electricity and 7p/kWh for gas for a typical user paying by Direct Debit. The average d aily standing charge will be 53 per day for electricity and 30 per day for gas, this amounts to around £303 over the year.
Research by the team at NewHomesMate, a marketplace for new construction homes, found over half of Britons have been forced to cut back on energy usage, while nearly 8 million had to borrow money to pay their fuel bills last year.
To help households heat their homes for less during the colder months, Sofia Vyshnevska - housing expert and co-founder of NewHomesMate - has shared five not-so-obvious ways to save money on utility bills this winter.
Hot air naturally rises, while cold air naturally sinks. If you only heat the bedrooms on the higher floor, you will spend most of your day downstairs in the cold or pay a small fortune to heat every room. Instead, place a single heater on the first floor and let the warmth rise naturally, making your entire home toasty warm. If you’re using an additional heater (and it’s not attached to a wall), place it in an open space, such as a hall, and keep it facing away from walls to maintain proper airflow.
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The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has shared how to give the perfect Burns Night toast.
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