Most of us seriously underestimate the amount of water we use at home. Like to take a guess? On average, we get through 145 litres per person per day – that’s equivalent to almost 95 large bottles of

Millions more pensioners will get a Winter Fuel Payment this year, after the government backtracked. If you’re state pension age, or above, you’ll automatically get a payment of between £200 – £300. H

CAROL McGIFFIN

Customers facing a long wait for smart-meter installations or repairs should receive £40 in compensation, energy regulator Ofgem has proposed. The payment would be automatic under new rules, which the

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