As millions of households across the UK face financial troubles in the New Year over the looming threat of energy bill increases, the government is providing advice to help them save money and energy.
According to the government, households could save £1,300 on their energy bills throughout winter via the Energy Bill Support Scheme, as well as the Energy Price Guarantee - which is set to rise to by £500 in April. Some simple tricks and tweaks around your home could help you save money and better prepare your financial situation for the changes coming in the year.
The advice is par tof the government's £18m 'It All Adds Up' campaign which hopes to raise awareness on simple and 'straightforward' measures which people can take in order to soften the blow of their energy bills over the winter period. Some ministers have claimed these tips could save around £170 combined each year.