Heating experts say switching to £1.49 lightbulbs can save money on energy bills

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.

There is growing concern across the Indian television industry and beyond for the welfare of Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan.

Heating bill s are set to jump this winter and with the next one to be the first issued since the energy cap rise came into effect - households across the UK are doing all they can to cut costs.

Winter is not far off and with the days already getting darker and colder, many people will be dreaming about taking a sun holiday.

North Ayrshire’s drivers are being urged to stay safe on the roads this winter as the colder weather gets set to bite.

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.

The Inside Soap Awards returned this evening, and for the first time in two years, they weren't virtual, as organisers threw a star-studded event to mark 30 years of the hit magazine. A whole host of stars from soapland bagged some of the coveted gongs, with Best Actress being won by EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth and Best Actor scooped by Emmerdale's Mark Charnock, whose character Marlon's stroke plot also won Best Storyline.

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).

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi had his passport confiscated at the airport as he was about to board a flight to attend the BFI London Film Festival. Haghighi was expected to present there the U.K. premiere of his latest film, “Subtraction.”  A BFI London Film Festival spokesperson confirmed the news to Variety and issued the following statement: “The Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi was due to travel to London today to support the UK premiere of his film Subtraction which is screening tomorrow at the BFI London Film Festival, but has been prevented from boarding his flight to the UK.  He was turned away by authorities in Iran and has his passport confiscated.  He has returned to his home in Tehran. We understand that no reason has been given to Mani Haghighi for the confiscation. The BFI London Film Festival supports Haghighi and all filmmakers in their freedom to make their films and present them around the world.

Millions of households are facing a challenging winter as the temperatures begin to drop and the daylight hours get shorter. Many people will be putting on an extra layer of clothing instead of central heating this year in an effort to keep energy bills down due to the rising cost of living.

Mimi Webb has announced that she will release her debut album, ‘Amelia’, next spring. She will also be touring the UK and Ireland in support of the record.“Announcing my first ever album is such an important moment in my career that honestly, sometimes I wasn’t even sure would happen”, she says.

Thousands of families across Scotland with a disabled child or young person will receive a one-off payment this winter to help with energy bills. Child Winter Heating Assistance is an annual payment of £214 for youngsters in receipt of disability benefits to help with increased costs over the colder months.

Households struggling with their heating bills this winter could be in with the chance of getting their hands on a free electric blanket, thanks to one major energy supplier.