The average British household is spending an extra £20 a year in energy costs on appliances when they are not even in use – by leaving them plugged in or on standby, research has found.
Coffee machines and electric cookers are setting Brits back the most, costing an annual £5.62 and £2.77, respectively, just while sitting dormant but switched on at the plug.
Other pricey culprits include the washing machine (£2.59 a year), and televisions and phone chargers, each costing £2.40 a year while not in use.
