The "prettiest and ugliest" towns across the UK have been named - and three Scottish destinations are included in the list. Earlier this week, The Telegraph published an article detailing the most and least attractive locations across Britain.
30.10.2023 - 16:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
As the clocks have now went back an hour, the dark and cold nights are looming - meaning we'll be using more electricity around the house than usual.
But for many households, the idea of higher energy bills can raise concerns, as soaring costs are putting pressure on families already feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis.
Because of this, seemingly small habits around the house can actually make quite a difference to annual energy bills, and many of them only take a matter of seconds to do.
Despite the new energy price cap leaving some bills to cost less than last year, there are still many ways to bring the costs down even further and make your money last.
That's according to experts at Howden Insurance, who have revealed their top tips to lower household energy bills - with one simple tip potentially saving you £200 every year.
According to the pros, you should always unplug your devices when they're not being used, especially if they've been used to charge something or it's on standby.
The experts said: "British Gas estimated that around 23% of a home's electrical use could be eaten up by having devices still plugged in and charging once fully charged or by keeping devices on standby; this equates to around £200 per year.
"The benefits of unplugging your devices once they have a sufficient amount is that you will prolong the battery life and longevity of your device, as well as save some cash."
With that in mind, here are some of the experts' other tips for keeping you and your family warm this winter, saving money at the same time.
This one is a must, and could draw you in a massive yearly saving by whittling down the temperature valves on your radiators when you aren’t in the room.
If turning the radiator
The "prettiest and ugliest" towns across the UK have been named - and three Scottish destinations are included in the list. Earlier this week, The Telegraph published an article detailing the most and least attractive locations across Britain.
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