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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Zoe Wood

UK energy bills: what are the best ways to save this winter?

A homeowner turning down the temperature of a central heating thermostat
Turning down your central heating thermostat from 20C to 19C will cut your energy bills straight away. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA

The prospect of huge home energy bills this winter means Britons are desperately casting around for ways to reduce how much gas and electricity they use. Here are some of the simplest ideas, from hooded blankets to chimney balloons, that could help keep a lid on costs.

Turn down the thermostat from 20C to 19C

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