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UK homes at risk of heating, hot water loss as meter switch off looms

Vulnerable people in remote parts of Scotland could see their heating stuck at 'on' when the automatic radio teleswitch service is switched off in June (Picture: CM Dixon/Heritage Images)

Warning meters in 100,000 Scottish homes could stop working by July

Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater with former first minister Nicola Sturgeon after signing the Bute House Agreement in 2021.

Analysis Bute House Agreement: What has been ditched one year on

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The public will no longer face legal requirements to replace gas boilers

SNP scraps gas boiler ban amid fears heat pump push 'burdening' public

I was dreading replacing my old back boiler but BOXT made it quick and easy

I had my old back boiler replaced by BOXT - here's how it went

Swinney told to publish boiler ban plan amid 'damaging' business fears

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

A double-decker bus has been given an upgrade

Iconic London double decker bus has been given a 'first class lounge'

73 per cent don’t know how much their employer currently spends on their monthly bills

A third of employees admit to being more wasteful at work than at home

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Scottish Tories' call to cut school leaving age 'deeply irresponsible'

'I’m a heating expert – here’s how to save £150 by fixing your radiators yoursel...

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Exclusive John Swinney poised to U-turn on Patrick Harvie's hydrogen boiler ban

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How one home heating upgrade can reduce your energy bills by £100s

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Exclusive Heat pump funding scheme in Scotland 'not fit for purpose'

Dreo heaters have had their prices slashed just in time for the cold snap

Electric heater deals: These Dreo space heaters are heavily discounted

Keeping warm on the couch.

Watch: Brits share top tips for getting through winter

Some of Amazon's heating tech is better than half price this week

Huge discounts have landed on Amazon's winter warming tech

Burst pipes can be an expensive business during winter cold snaps.

Stop Pipes From Freezing: How to avoid burst pipes this winter

Heaters, airers and dehumidifiers

Get ready for winter: Dehumidifiers, heaters and clothes airers

Currently, there are approximately 1.5 million log burners in UK homes

The complex rules and fines around log burners explained

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

I tried improving air quality in our home with an air purifier

Google's Nest Thermostat learns your heating routine and then makes it more efficient

Black Friday deal for this Google Nest thermostat has stayed in place

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

Yellow warnings caution against further rainfall and colder snaps for Ireland, says Met Office

Ad Feature UK-based radiator supplier comes to Ireland as temperatures plummet

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How log burners could be costing you more than central heating

The heated drying pod helps speed up laundry in the colder months

Review: This heated drying pod has solved my winter washing conundrum

Wintery scene in Scotland

This is why I can't call myself Scottish any longer Gaby Soutar

Dunelm store Fareham

The best deal in the Dunelm Black Friday sale is a winter warmer

The ban on wood burning stoves in new homes and conversions has been scrapped

Scottish Government abandons wood-burning stoves ban for new homes

Progress in heat pump installations could stall amid cuts to Home Energy Scotland’s advice service Photo: Alamy/PA.

Exclusive SNP green energy cuts puts 'significant numbers' of jobs at risk

Many households are expected to reach for the thermostat for the first time since spring

Smart tips to prep your heating and avoid costly repairs!

Brunton Hall in East Lothian

Major 300-seat theatre to be demolished after Raac found

Putting up wallpaper or replacing the central heating? In the future, the two tasks may be one and the same (Picture: George Marks/Retrofile)

Why 'electric wallpaper' home heating should not be dismissed Scotsman comment

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

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Oodie hoodies drop to ultra-low price in Amazon Prime Day sale

The public on when to put the heating on.

Watch: When is it too early to put the heating on?

Smart radiator valves can help to reduce your heating bills

Deal alert: Smart Thermostat Radiator Valves are half price right now

A personal finance expert talks about what help is out there for the 10 million pensioners that won’t qualify for the winter fuel payments this year (Photo by Adobe Stock)

Alternative winter support payments if you're struggling with bills

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I'm a personal finance expert - my tips to save on energy bills

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Massive hike in UK energy bills forecast - how much costs are going up

Air source heat pumps are a big investment - but they could save you a lot of money in the long run

How much does an air source heat pump cost?

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Martin Lewis' alert as payments cut - pensioners can still get £1000s

Many people opt to get new heating systems installed in the summer

Is this heat pump the cool solution to your energy costs this year?

Adults living in hygiene poverty are going without deodorant, toothpaste, or a hot shower to ensure their family can have a meal.

Adults giving up basic hygiene products to ensure family can eat

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Log burners: do they save money on central heating?

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