BRITS are feeling the bite of the cost of living crisis coupled with the energy price hike. But there are some handy hacks to take note of to shrink your bills while keeping your home toasty. The nation is crying out for low-cost tips and tricks to winter-proof their properties rather than putting the heating on. Instead of layering up with another jumper, these cheap techniques can help keep you warm and save cash . According to financial broker Norton Finance , grabbing these six items for under a tenner could save you hundreds in the long run. Director Paul Stringer explained Google searches for "keep house warm" hit their highest-ever level last month. READ MORE MONEY SAVING TIPS CASH IN Savvy mums' best tricks to save cash on hols - from free lunch to cheap suncream MATCH MAKER Money saving tips for single Brits - how to save on the dating scene So what is in their bag of half a dozen … [Read more...] about I’m a financial adviser – here’s five money-saving hacks under £10 that could slash your energy bill
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EU forced to defend Qatar gas ties amid corruption scandal
EU ‘needs to be less dependant’ on Russian gas says Michel SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The European Commission has leapt to the defence of its gas contracts with Qatar amid a corruption scandal that has shaken up the bloc. As the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s war in Ukraine sent shortage fears soaring, the EU raced to shore up gas from alternative producers. It has been scrambling to ease price shocks and slash dependence on the Kremlin as, before Russia invaded Ukraine in mid-February, Russian gas accounted for 40 percent of the bloc’s total supplies. Related articles Asteroid the size of bus makes 'closest ever approach' Hunt unveils UK's hidden gem in energy crisis generating … [Read more...] about EU forced to defend Qatar gas ties amid corruption scandal
Warriors’ Steph Curry fined $25k for throwing mouthpiece that earned ejection
close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for January 27 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry may be one of the faces of the NBA, but even the four-time NBA champion has to follow the rules. Curry was fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the stands in the fourth quarter of Golden State’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, reacts after being charged with a technical foul during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Curry was ejected. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) The NBA announced the fine Friday night, two days after the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 122-120. LEBRON JAMES, NBA WORLD REACT TO VIDEO OF POLICE BEATING TYRE NICHOLS: ‘WE ARE … [Read more...] about Warriors’ Steph Curry fined $25k for throwing mouthpiece that earned ejection
Delaware Gov. John Carney tests positive for COVID-19
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Delaware Gov. John Carney has tested positive for COVID-19, the governor's office announced on Saturday. Carney tested positive late Friday using an at-home antigen test after experiencing mild symptoms, according to a news release. Carney, 66, said he's “feeling fine” and is isolating himself — following U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines — and will work from home. This marks Carney's second publicly announced bout with coronavirus in the past several months. He tested positive last May. Carney is in second term as governor and thus barred by term limits from seeking reelection in 2024. … [Read more...] about Delaware Gov. John Carney tests positive for COVID-19
Warning as millions of broadband customers face huge price hikes or £200 exit fees
Broadband customers are trapped between choosing huge mid-contract price hikes or exit fees of over £200, according to Which? consumer champions. Which? is now urging telecoms firms to let their customers leave their contacts without penalty if prices are hiked mid-contract. They have slammed the price increases as "hugely concerning" and "difficult to justify" given the cost of living crisis and rising bills for many households across the UK. In a huge blow to customers, many this year face their mid-contract prices increasing by more than 14%. This comes after customers saw their broadband bills climb by nearly 10% last year, and as the cost of living crisis continues to push up prices of other bills. Which? is calling on all providers to assess what level of mid-contract price rises can be justified ( Image: Getty Images) Mobile and broadband customers usually their mid-contract hikes around April, which fall in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) … [Read more...] about Warning as millions of broadband customers face huge price hikes or £200 exit fees
Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 14 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mass shootings have commanded public attention on a disturbingly frequent basis across the U.S. But rather than provoking a unified response from elected officials, each additional shooting seems to be widening the political divide on gun policy among states. “It’s wash, rinse and repeat with these mass shootings,” said Michael Anderson, a bartender who survived a mass shooting at a Colorado nightclub. “They happen, and then they happen, and then they happen — and then nothing gets done.” At least nothing that has put a halt to the violence. In Democratic-led states with already restrictive gun laws, officials have responded to home-state tragedies with even more limits on guns — doubling down on a belief that future shootings can be thwarted by controlling access to lethal weapons. In … [Read more...] about Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies
Flight attendant explains how to ‘protect your luggage’ – ‘you can never predict’
Take a photo of the contents of your bag for insurance claims (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jane Hawkes is a former flight attendant and a consumer travel expert. She spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk to share her travel tips for British tourists. Related articles DEAL OF THE DAY: Travelodge launches massive UK hotel sale Cruise couple ‘outraged’ about confiscated item Avoid carrying cash Jane said: “Use a specialist ‘no fee’ travel credit or debit card for foreign currency and sound exchange rates. “This also gives you consumer protection from the Payment Services Regulations 2017 chargeback (debit card) and Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act (credit card) if you are the victim … [Read more...] about Flight attendant explains how to ‘protect your luggage’ – ‘you can never predict’
‘Only way’ to fully remove moisture from the home without opening windows – prevent damp
'Game changing' hack to cure damp, mould and condensation SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When it comes to drying clothes indoors, it’s natural that people will hang washing up on drying racks instead of using tumble dryers, which are one of the most energy-intensive devices in the home. However, the added moisture in the air can turn into damp and mould if it has nowhere to go. To help Britons, Chris Michael, Managing Director of Meaco , the UK’s leading air purification specialists, have shared five ways to reduce the likelihood of damp occurring. Related articles Six important steps to achieve ‘grass greener than ever’ in winter I cleaned my entire washing machine for under £1 - photos … [Read more...] about ‘Only way’ to fully remove moisture from the home without opening windows – prevent damp
HS2 row as claim £60bn high speed rail scheme might not reach central London shut down
Autumn Statement: Hunt continues commitment to HS2 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jeremy Hunt has shut down claims HS2 - the UK's £60billion flagship high speed rail project linking the capital to the Midlands and the North - might not even reach central London because of soaring costs. Plans for the high-speed rail scheme to run into the centre of the capital may be scrapped because of soaring inflation, The Sun had reported. Instead, it said trains would stop at a new hub at Old Oak Common in the suburbs of west London. Commuters would have to use the recently-opened Elizabeth Line to finish their journeys into the city. It was also reported bosses for the project are also reportedly considering pushing back its … [Read more...] about HS2 row as claim £60bn high speed rail scheme might not reach central London shut down
Urgent mission needed to recover UK tanks in Ukraine to stop Putin getting top secret tech
Ukraine: President Zelensky announces coalition of modern tanks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Ukrainian military must recover damaged British tanks to prevent Russian intelligence from stealing key UK tech, military experts have warned. Britain's decision to become the first NATO ally to supply Ukraine with modern Western battle tanks helped pave the way for Germany's crucial announcement that it is finally to follow suit with its Leopard 2s. Related articles Ukraine MP hails UK's ’crucial’ role in securing tanks for Zelensky North Korea declares 'we stand with Russia' in terrifying NATO threat Rishi Sunak told President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier this month that the UK is to … [Read more...] about Urgent mission needed to recover UK tanks in Ukraine to stop Putin getting top secret tech