With extremely cold weather due to hit the UK again in the coming days, many of us will be looking at cheaper ways to keep warm. But for many of us this winter we have already found some innovative ways of keeping the cold at bay, whether that be layering up or discovering new products that heat our homes for a fraction of the price.
Manchester Evening News reporter Rachel Pugh has detailed how she moved into a flat with a pre-payment meter and said it is 'an absolute nightmare'. She explained that at times she has had to choose between topping up electricity and food, saying "the electricity always wins".
Rachel was offered the chance to review one of Lakeland's heated fleece throws which, according to the company, cost as little as 1p per night to run. She tried the Lakeland Sherpa Electric Heated Throw in Grey, which is currently reduced down from £89.99 to £71.99 - a saving of £18. Here is her review:
