Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
World
Laura Sharman & Ryan Paton

Martin Lewis explains when to use your washing machine amid energy blackout warning

Martin Lewis has explained the best time to use your washing machine.

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has warned parts of the country may be hit by the first planned blackouts in decades this winter. The ESO has urged people to "save money and back Britain" by using more energy during off-peak times.

If power plants cannot get enough gas to keep running, the ESO said homes and businesses could face three-hour outages to ensure that the grid does not collapse. The Money Saving Expert took to Twitter in the wake of the warning to share financial advice "when's best to use high energy appliances such as tumble dryers"- as Mirror Online reports.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.