Amazon's £38 heated blanket hailed 'perfect' for anyone wanting to lower winter bills

November is here, which means Halloween is over and Maria Carey is busy warming up her vocals, so it’s time to turn our attention to the next big event – Christmas. Although Christmas Day is still a little under two months away, it’s no secret that the festivities start from the very first day of December, including the much-loved Christmas Jumper Day, which this year falls on December 7.

There’s nothing we love more than a really good coat or jacket, and now the colder weather is here we’re all about making our outerwear the main event of our outfits.Thankfully, the shops are delivering this year when it comes to cosy autumn/winter jackets, and Marks and Spencer is no exception. This time of year is perfect for rocking a fur coat, and M&S’ Faux Fur Collared Short Jacket, £65 here, is the perfect choice for the season, keeping you warm and cosy against the dropping temperatures and looking just as good with jeans and boots as it does with a midi dress as part of your eveningwear.

Touring the world is part and parcel of every senior royal’s life, and King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 76, have long been flying the flag for the UK and Commonwealth abroad. Despite both being at an age where they might want to put their feet up, they’re continuing their globetrotting adventures, exploring Kenya this week for their first long haul foreign visit of their reign.These tours are months - sometimes years - in the planning and are orchestrated down to the finest detail, from the minute-by-minute busy schedule to what needs to be brought along for the journey.

Marks and Spencer fans are heaping praise on a pair of M&S Collection thermal leggings which they're calling 'thick' as well as 'lovely and warm'. The £22 thermal leggings have impressed some fashion fans so much with their warmth and ability to keep their shape after washing, people want all three colours.

Cosy coat season is finally here, and we’ve been spoilt for choice when it comes to picking the perfect jacket for winter. From trending grey bomber jackets to ultra-warm quilted coats, there’s nothing better than nabbing yourself a coat that not only looks great, but keeps you warm too, and this season there’s a more timeless silhouette that’s on our fashion radars. The toggle coat is a timeless design that goes with everything, and this year the classic style has been given an on-trend shearling upgrade with Totême’s Teddy Shearling Clasp Jacket, £2160 here, that’s become one of fashions most coveted jackets of the season.

The right pair of boots can make or break your autumn/winter outfits, but finding the perfect pair that not only keep you warm, but are also comfortable and go with just about anything can sound like an impossible task. However, Marks and Spencer shoppers think they’ve found just the thing, and have been raving about how comfy they are to wear.

Oodie is slashing the price of one of its bestselling £89 hooded blankets to £1. The Oodie hooded blankets have been hailed a 'game changer' by Martin Lewis fans, with some claiming they 'haven't used the heating' since buying one.

If there's one thing fan favourite's The Hairy Bikers do well, it's create the most delicious, mouthwatering and utterly satisfying food so just wait until you give their Autumnal comfort recipes a whirl.These are jam-packed with full of flavour, easy to grab ingredients and none will take you longer than 20 minutes to get from scratch to in your bowl. All serve a family of four, with leftovers if there's any little ones joining in the feast too, so get set for a large portion of ultimate wholesome food for cosy nights in this weekend. We were especially pleased with Si and Dave's idea to change the spaghetti offering in their Carbonara to risotto rice, bringing in a whole new seasonal idea to play about with.

If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect winter coat that'll take you right through to next year, then look no further as we think we’ve found it. New Look’s long teddy coat, currently £48.74 here (reduced from £64.99), is the perfect mix of warm, practical and stylish. It can be hard to find a winter coat that actually keeps you cosy and wrapped up while still looking great paired with everything, but this New Look one definitely fits the bill.The teddy coat comes in an expansive six different colourways, including cream, black and khaki, so you’ll definitely be able to find one that fits into your own personal style.

One in three, or 35 per cent, of English households – equivalent to 7.2 million households – will see higher energy bills this winter than they did last winter, including almost half (47 per cent) of those in the poorest households, according to new research published by Resolution Foundation on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

Freezing mornings are already back, leaving drivers to deal with misty windscreens as cars fill up with damp.

With autumn in full swing, now is the time to swap light summer dishes for more comforting meals.

She may not be on The Real Housewives Of Cheshire these days, but Dawn Ward has revealed who her perfect cast member would be, and it's Coleen Rooney.The reality TV star, 50, has admitted that she thinks WAG Coleen would be amazing on the show due to her strong-willed nature - but doesn't think it's up her street to take part. “I think Coleen would have been an amazing member of the Real Housewives of Cheshire but she would never do it. I love Coleen, she is a great friend of mine.

Money saving expert Martin Lewis says anyone can get a free £100 John Lewis gift card using his simple trick. With Christmas just around the corner, a £100 John Lewis gift card could be given as a gift, or used to buy multiple presents - but it doesn't come without spending a bit of cash first.

Marks and Spencer fans are heaping praise on a pair of leather boots which they're calling both 'smart' and 'elegant' for work. The M&S leather autumn boots, which come in two colours and half sizes, utilise integrated technology to ensure they're as comfortable as possile.

Beauty buffs are showering five star ratings on a needle-free at home treatment for anyone with fine lines and wrinkles, that works so effectively, it's said even doctors love it. The needle-free eye wand uses triple-action technology to target both eye comfort and eye skin appearance, while reducing fine lines and puffiness.

Marks and Spencer fans are snapping up a £39.50 winter coat which fashion fans say is the perfect mix of 'warm but not bulky'. The M&S Collection coat, which comes in five colours, has been hailed 'perfect' for chilly walks thanks to its showerproof and integrated insulation technology, has impressed some fashion lovers so much, they've bought it several times over.

A Marks and Spencer jumper that's being called 'perfect' for cold winter days has caught the attention of fashion fans. The £25 M&S Collection jumper, which is crafted from a 'snuggly' warm fabric and comes in 8 colours, has been showered with praise for its 'beautiful' yet classic design.

Wine lovers are stocking up on an £9 Amazon champagne alternative that's been described as being 'like drinking naughty peach juice', and is now cheaper than at Tesco and Morrisons. Bubbly is something that's often pulled out for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays, but with the ever growing prices of champagne it's no surprise that shoppers are looking for alternatives.

Amazon is being heaped with praise for a £38 heated blanket which, customers insist is 'cheap to run' and can help to reduce heating and energy bills in the cold winter months. The electric throw, which is currently an Amazon bestseller, comes in four colours and is said to cost just pennies to use.