Temperatures have plunged to below freezing in recent weeks in Manchester and with no sign of energy bills decreasing, many families will be feeling the pinch this winter.
Balancing keeping warm at home while also saving money on your gas and electricity bills can be particularly difficult at this time of year, especially as the energy price cap is set to increase to an annual level of £4,279 in January 2023. For some, there is support out there and we've detailed what's available from energy suppliers and the government here.
There are plenty of other cost-effective ways to keep the heat in at home, as well as staying warmer for cheaper and longer too. We've rounded up some of the tips and ticks below which will mean you don't even need to turn the heating on, with one of them including advice from Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert team.