Warning issued over 'highly dangerous' energy-saving devices which can explode

With the cost of living crisis making an impact on almost everybody, you may be looking for quick and easy ways to cut back which won’t impact you as much. A seemingly simple thing to do which you may consider could be to cut your pension contributions. This is advised against, however, as it could seriously affect you in the long run.

People are facing huge hikes in their direct debits to energy companies amid claims of an epidemic of "inaccurate" smart meter readings.

Energy bills are showing no sign of decreasing as the UK battles to cope with the cost of living crisis. Inflation has skyrocketed to a record seven percent following the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Tesco Clubcard holders are being made aware that many vouchers issued in 2020 are set to expire in just two weeks. It has been reported as much as £17million from vouchers issued two years ago remains unspent.

Families are being urged to stay vigilant after a teenage girl was reportedly assaulted in Tameside. Greater Manchester Police has confirmed it is investigating an incident near Audenshaw Reservoir on Monday afternoon (May 9).

Oprah Winfrey took the coronavirus pandemic very, very seriously.

A Greggs product has been recalled from Iceland shops as the frozen two-pack Chicken Bake could contain pieces of hard plastic.

A warning has been issued to anyone who still uses cash to pay for their shopping. If you use the wrong notes at shops like ASDA, Tesco, Aldi, M&S or Morrisons from September, your transaction will be rejected.

Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey's nearly 50 year friendship enviable by millions of friends out there, the way they met is truly out of a Hallmark movie.MORE: Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle KingThe two were recently highlighted in People's Beautiful Issue, which included a segment all about celebrity best friends, also featuring Maude Apatow and Sydney Sweeney of Euphoria, and Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer.The two television personalities have been each other's biggest supporters for decades, having met when they were both starting off as reporters, and have grown themselves, and their careers, side by side.WATCH: Gayle is overjoyed to finally meet Nate Burleson's wife, AtoyMORE: Gayle King wows in figure-hugging dress that causes a stirThey explained how Oprah, then 22, was working in Baltimore, Maryland, as a news anchor at WJZ-TV, and Gayle, who was 21, was a production assistant and writer at the radio station.The Selma actress made the first move, looking out for the CBS host when a major snowstorm was coming, offered her a ride and an invitation to stay at her place for the night.After talking all night long, Gayle still remembers to this day the purple dress with a scoop neck and bell sleeves that her best friend let her borrow as they headed in to work the following morning.A post shared by People Magazine (@people)The stars' stunning portraitsThe pair opened up to the magazine about all they have in common, and how they differ, revealing how the morning show host is an extrovert and keen on going out, while the Oscar winning media mogul is the opposite, and loves spending time at home.MORE: Today star Sheinelle Jones and Gayle King celebrate 'divas' with fun night outMORE: CBS' Gayle King

Piers Morgan made his highly anticipated return to TV this week, with his new show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, on airing on new channel TalkTV.The former Good Morning Britain presenter, 57, made a comeback to TV a year after he stormed off of the set of the ITV news show and quit following a heated debate about Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview with Alex Beresford. Piers' comeback show kicked off with an opening introduction where he vowed the show would be a "no cancel zone" and started the show with a "trigger warning".

A busy mum has shared her 'game changer' hack for cooking pasta to help other families cut down on their energy bills.

Common energy saving hacks to cut your monthly bills could actually be costing you more money, according to experts.

Supermarkets are warning customers to check certain products in their kitchen cupboards as some items are being recalled. Asda, Iceland, Aldi and Tesco have all sent out alerts over products including chicken pies, digestive biscuits and Easter eggs.

Soprano Anna Netrebko has been hired by the Monte Carlo Opera to sing this month following the Metropolitan Opera's decision to drop her for failing to repudiate Russia President Vladimir Putin. The Monte Carlo Opera said Thursday that Netrebko will sing the title role in Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" in performances on April 22, 24, 27 and 30.The 50-year-old Russian replaces an originally announced Maria Agresta. Tenor Yusif Eyvazov, Netrebko's husband, is scheduled to sing Des Grieux.