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Samantha Pierre-Joseph shows her smart meter indicating how many kWh (kilowatt-hour) she has used already in one day, and how much it has cost her, in her house in London, on December 13, 2022.

10 tips to give your energy usage a ‘spring clean’ and reduce bills Sophie Wills

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means Chelsie Sewell

Five money saving tips to keep your pet costs low Amber Peake

Samantha Pierre-Joseph shows her smart meter indicating that she is on a ‘Prepayment tariff’ in her house in London.

Millions of struggling households set to see energy bills slashed Sophie Wills

Efficiently heating your home using these tips from Wiser could save households over £500 on energy bills as charges are set to skyrocket in April - Credit: Adobe

Exact temperature each room in your house should be amid energy crisis Ethan Evans

Katy Hunter is pictured.

Cost of living crisis: Nursery fees ‘forcing women to quit their jobs’ Sophie Wills

<p>Costa Coffee will increase staff wages in April</p>

Read This Costa Coffee announce staff wage increase by up to 7.3% Charlotte Hawes

Morrisons has launched a two course dinner deal in its cafes

Morrisons’ cafes launch 2 course dinner deal for just £8.99 each Chelsie Sewell

Which? research has found the cost of living crisis is having a major impact on living standards (image: AFP/Getty Images)

One in seven people skipping meals due to cost of living crisis Sam Johnson

Stock image of an air fryer. Picture: Adobe Stock - leungchopan - stock.adobe.com

Robert Dyas slashes price on air fryer to under £30 in flash sale Dennis Morton

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said pub landlords and breweries are struggling with the soaring cost of energy, alcohol and food

Pubs warn of 2000 closures without government support for energy bills Sam Johnson

The price of pasta has doubled in the last two years as the cost of everyday essentials soars

Pasta prices double in two years as cost of everyday essentials soars Sam Johnson

New car discounts: the BMWs, VWs and Nissans with up to £6,000 off Matt Allan

M&S is launching a Sunday Roast dine in deal for two for just £10 - and it will be available in stores all week round.

M&S launching ‘bargain’ Roast Dinner deal for £10 Sophie Wills

Young adults are being forced to reutrn to childhomes due to the cost of living crisis

One in five move back in with parents amid cost of living crisis Sam Johnson

<p>Martin Lewis warns thousands could miss out on vital energy support</p>

Read This Martin Lewis warns thousands could miss out on vital energy support Sam Johnson

With the cost of living crisis forcing many to scale back, supermarket dine-in deals seem to be the order of the day - but which one offers the best value for money?

Best value Valentine’s Day supermarket dine-in deals revealed Sophie Wills

Households need an extra £203 per month to cope with April bill hikes Beth Franklin

Martin Lewis has updated his followers on the £900 cost of living payments for 202 (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis predicts when £900 cost of living payments will land Sophie Wills

Around £50million of government support for energy bills has been left unclaimed

Energy vouchers worth £50million left unclaimed by prepayment users Sam Johnson

The new ‘No Marks, Just Sparks’ cleaning range is available to buy in M&S stores now.

M&S launches ‘biggest ever’ cleaning range with 60 new products Sophie Wills

Asda gives out free breakfasts for children in partnership with Quaker Oats

Asda gives out free breakfasts for kids during February half term Chelsie Sewell

A KFC restaurant in Southampton.

KFC giving out free buckets of chicken in February - how to get one Sophie Wills

Huge change at all Tesco supermarkets putting 2000 jobs at risk Ethan Evans

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having children.

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having kids Dennis Morton

Retailing at around £40, the Peace Lily is a little pricey but may prove a worthy investment for many during the cost of living crisis.

This £40 plant will rid your home of mould and dust, according to NASA Sophie Wills

Customers might be eligible to earn £200 from Santander for taking part in a new offer by the Spanish bank.

Santander can pay you £200 for free for switching accounts Dennis Morton

Morrisons has price cut and locked in popular products to help customers this January

Morrisons cuts price of 1,000 popular products to support customers Chelsie Sewell

Ivor Gardner, a 103-year-old WW2 veteran who has spent the winter without heating after an energy left him without a working meter is keeping warm - under tea towels and wearing oven gloves.

Veteran kept warm using oven gloves after energy firm’s meter blunder Sophie Wills

<p>The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.</p>

Read This Six major money changes coming in February Dennis Morton

National Grid will be rewarding some UK households for reducing energy usage tonight

Households to be rewarded for reducing energy usage tonight Chelsie Sewell

Lidl and Aldi customers have seen the highest price increases last year.

Aldi and Lidl prices has increased the most from soaring inflation Dennis Morton

Martin Lewis has issued a travel insurance warning to British holidaymakers

Martin Lewis issues travel warning to British holidaymakers Chelsie Sewell

People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP

The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court Chelsie Sewell

Read This CAMRA boss says duty cuts needed to save UK pubs Patrick Hollis

A savvy mum has revealed a simple way to stop condensation on your windows for just 65p - by using salt. Nazia Safa discovered that leaving a bowl of salt on the window sill overnight stops moisture seeping through the glass.

Savvy mum reveals how to stop condensation on your windows for 65p Sophie Wills

Asda has confirmed that it will be extending its £1 café deal until March

Asda £1 cafe deal for children and pensioners to be extended Chelsie Sewell

Aldi has launched a new energy saving home range to help customers save money

Aldi launch new energy saving home range to help customers save money Chelsie Sewell

A new review concluded that doctors experiencing burnout are twice as likely to be involved in patient safety incidents

Junior doctors begin voting on industrial action Patrick Hollis

Aldi has re-launched its popular heated clothes airer to help people save money this winter.

Aldi’s heated clothes airer is back - but you’ll have to be quick Chelsie Sewell

Mark H Durkan, Foyle SDLP MLA. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

'The clock of progress has been turned back to Dickensian times' - Derry MLA Mark H Durkan, Foyle MLA

Money saving expert reveals top tips for saving up to £5,000 in 2023 Patrick Hollis

You can visit Butlin's n a day visit. A day pass includes unlimited fairground rides where guests can enjoy a variety of rides, from the carousel and dodgems to waltzer and trampolines. For tots, the Little Stars Fairground offers everything from mini planes to teacups. There’s also an indoor soft play area, outdoor playgrounds and arcades to enjoy. All day visitors have access to Splash Waterworld and will be allocated a swim time upon arrival. The amazing family pool features brilliant rides including flumes, rapids, a wave pool, and the world’s first Helter Skelter water slide. There’s also a dedicated pool for tots aged up to five years old.

Cost of Living: Butlin’s announces range of affordable breaks for 2023 Patrick Hollis

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day Katrina Conaglen

Many people are having to ration their use of energy to heat their homes (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Energy customers warned of further price increase in January 2023 Sophie Wills

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work? Katrina Conaglen

Alison Preest with food she has made for her YouTube channel ‘cooking on benefits’. A savvy mum reveals the shopping and cooking hacks that enable her to cook meals for her family for as little - as 75p.

Savvy mum reveals how to make Christmas dinner for £2.50 per person Sophie Wills

Aslef union members at 12 operators are set to strike again later this month. (Credit: Getty Images)

Drivers from 11 train companies walk out today over pay dispute Rahmah Ghazali

Pensioner Diane Skidmore examines her smart meter in London.

The most energy draining kitchen appliances - £5.61 to brew a cuppa? Sophie Wills

Pictured are Kate, Fred and Ian Richards. A savvy mum has shared a money hack which has saved her more than £650 - and paid for all of her Christmas shopping.

Mum shares ‘penny-a-day’ money hack that saved her more than £650 Sophie Wills