Martin Lewis: Tumble dryers are 'demon appliance' for bills
Martin Lewis warns tumble dryers cost £1 per load, urging use of airers or dehumidifiers as energy bills soar. Ofgem price cap rises 13% from July 1.
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UK Fuel Crisis: Temporary Visas for Lorry Drivers Until Christmas Eve
UK introduces temporary visas for foreign lorry drivers until Christmas Eve to ease fuel shortage caused by panic-buying and driver deficit.
ECB Raises Eurozone Rates First Time Since 2023
The European Central Bank raised its main deposit rate to 2.25% due to higher inflation from the Iran war. Two more rises are expected by spring 2027.
Frank Acosta: NYC Milkman Brings Luxury Tequila to London
Meet Frank Acosta, the Mexican-American founder of Acosta Tequila, who went from delivering milk in New York to offering premium tequila in London, priced from £134 to £691.
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Winter Warning: Never Plug Heaters into Extension Leads, Fire Risk Alert for UK Homes
UK homeowners warned not to plug heaters into extension leads due to fire risk. Expert tips to avoid electrical hazards this winter.
Ten Airlines Cancel Flights as Jet Fuel Crisis Deepens
Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left as Middle East conflict disrupts supplies, with ten airlines cancelling or grounding flights. EasyJet reassures passengers despite losses.
UK Heatwave Drives Surge in Fan Sales and Air Conditioning Demand
UK heatwave drives surge in fan, ice cube, and sunscreen sales as temperatures hit 35°C, with air conditioning ownership doubling in three years.
Octopus Energy Offers 90% Off Electricity Bills with Solar Device
Octopus Energy promises up to 90% off electricity bills for customers who install solar panels and battery storage, with potential annual savings of £823.
Ofgem Confirms £40 Smart Meter Compensation for UK Households
Ofgem announces £40 compensation for smart meter delays or faults, aiming to improve standards and protect consumers.
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DVLA car tax changes from April 1: EV exemption ends, standard rate rises to £195, new £5,490 top band for high-emission vehicles.
Man's 83-Day Radiation Death Ordeal: Skin Fell Off, Could Not Eat
The horrific 83-day radiation death of Japanese nuclear worker Hisashi Ouchi, who suffered skin peeling, organ failure, and unimaginable pain after a 1999 criticality accident.
Smart meter campaign group misled households over savings, watchdog rules
Smart Energy GB misled households over energy savings in radio ad, ASA rules. Savings depend on behaviour change, not meter itself.
BYD Seal U vs Omoda 9 vs Volkswagen Tayron: Which Hybrid SUV Wins?
Compare the BYD Seal U DM-i, Omoda 9, and Volkswagen Tayron plug-in hybrid SUVs on value, range, and comfort.
EDF Sunday Saver Challenge: Deadline Approaching for Free Electricity
EDF's Sunday Saver Challenge returns for October, offering free electricity on Sundays. Register by Oct 12 to shift usage off-peak and earn up to 16 hours of free power.
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British Gas to Pay £20m Over Unauthorised Prepayment Meter Installations
British Gas agrees £20m payout and debt write-off after Ofgem finds it forcibly fitted prepayment meters without consent.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Key Dates and Eligibility Rules Explained
DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2024: key dates, eligibility rules, and payment amounts for pensioners on means-tested benefits.
BP Temporarily Closes Some Petrol Stations Due to Lorry Driver Shortage
BP temporarily closes some UK petrol stations due to lorry driver shortage, affecting fuel supply. Government says no national shortage.
Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare, MPs say
MPs accuse Whirlpool of using NDAs to silence customers over fire-prone tumble dryers, calling for independent product safety agency.
Energy Reforms to Add Up to £28 to Annual Household Bills by 2016
UK energy reforms will add up to £28 to household bills by 2016, hitting poorest hardest, Treasury figures show.
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Which? ranks E as best energy supplier; Scottish Power, EDF, British Gas among worst in customer satisfaction survey.
Lidl to sell £400 plug-in solar panels – what you need to know
Lidl and Iceland plan to sell £400 plug-in solar panels in the UK, offering a lower-cost way to generate electricity. Savings of £70-£110/year possible.
Solar Panel Fire at £600k Home Raises Safety Questions
A £600k home in Northamptonshire caught fire after solar panels exploded, prompting safety warnings from experts about installation and fire risks.
Aldi Introduces 62p EV Charging Rule at 250 Stores
Aldi has upgraded EV charging at 250+ UK stores, switching to Drax with rapid charging at 62p/kWh and fast charging at 40p/kWh, with plans to add chargers at 20 new stores annually.
Aldi upgrades EV chargers at over 250 UK stores
Aldi has partnered with Drax to transition 1,200 EV chargers at over 250 UK stores, offering fast charging at 40p/kWh and rapid at 62p/kWh.
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Free service saves homeowners £250 on energy bills automatically
Nous.co, a free AI-powered service, automatically switches households to cheaper energy deals, potentially saving up to £250 a year without any effort from users.
Jermain Defoe's Watch and Wash energy saving tips
E.ON Next enlists Jermain Defoe, Ray Parlour, and Toni Duggan to encourage fans to save money by doing laundry during late-night football matches this summer.
Jermain Defoe Helps Fans Save on Energy Bills This Summer
Late-night football matches could help UK fans save over £93 million on energy bills by doing laundry during off-peak hours, says E.ON Next campaign with Jermain Defoe.
UK Set for 28°C Weekend as Met Office Predicts Warm Spell
The Met Office forecasts UK temperatures rising to 28°C this weekend after a brief cool period, with possible hail and thunder before then.
Hamilton Changes Brakes Amid Leclerc's Monaco Crash Fury
Lewis Hamilton has switched brake disks after Charles Leclerc blamed Brembo for his Monaco GP crash. Hamilton uses Carbo Industries parts since Japan.
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Martin Lewis explains that the July energy price cap rise is voluntary for many on fixed deals, urging households to switch to avoid increases.
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