Council bosses could clamp down on use of kettles and toasters to tackle soaring energy bills

Inflation rose to 11.1 per cent in October from 10.1 per cent in September, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced.

Soaring energy bills are a pressing concern to many as people look for any way they can cut their use to save cash.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in February this year there were 12.5 million people across the UK receiving State Pension payments, a contributory benefit which provides essential financial support every four weeks for those who have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

If you've been trying to get your hand on an air fryer, then head to Lidl this weekend as the supermarket is finally restocking the sell-out appliance.

The cold winter months are here and with them comes the dreaded rise in energy bills, and with the current cost of living crisis showing no signs of slowing, it can be especially daunting for households with children. A recent study from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicated that households with children spend £7,430.80 more per year than those without.

Following a worldwide search, HBO and A24 have set the lead cast for The Sympathizer, a drama series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, produced by and co-starring Robert Downey Jr.

The usually bustling lives of the students at Bringston University came to a halt after the campus was put on lockdown due to a bomb threat during Monday night’s episode of The CW series All American: Homecoming.

Wilko, B&M and Tesco shoppers have spotted one item that could come in handy this winter as energy bills soar.

The Scottish Government has announced that the annual payment to help disabled children and young people heat their homes during the colder months is on its way to thousands of families across the country. The Child Winter Heating Assistance payment is automatically paid to families of eligible children and young people, there’s no need to claim.

Damian Lewis has been tapped to star in supernatural black comedy The Radleys, based on Matt Haig’s popular novel of the same name. The film has Heartstopper director Euros Lyn at the helm and is produced by Debbie Gray (Good Luck To You Leo Grande) through Genesius Pictures with Cornerstone Films handling worldwide sales.

Experts have shared that the type of lights that some use in their homes could be costing them extra money.

An energy-saving expert has shared a 'passive cooking' technique which could help you cut down your bills in the kitchen.

Martin Lewis has issued a warning as the energy price cap is predicted to rise above £4,000 next year. The cap, which regulates the amount that 24 million households pay for their gas and electricity, was replaced by the government's Energy Price Guarantee in October.

On Monday, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he and the Prime Minister had “reluctantly” agreed it would not be responsible to keep the £2,500 energy price guarantee beyond April 2023. The UK Government support replaced the Ofgem price cap and was originally planned to be in place for two years, until 2024.

Jeremy Hunt has announced that help with energy bills for households will only last until April next year. The newly-appointed Chancellor confirmed the decision during an economic statement on Monday (October 17).