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Glasgow Live
Sophie Buchan & Alexander Smail

Worst household items to leave on standby during the cost of living crisis

Following the introduction of the energy price guarantee on October 1, households across Scotland and the UK are looking for ways to cut back on costs.

From turning off the heating and instead wearing warm layers, to switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs, there are plenty of ways to keep bills as low as possible.

Another way to save money on energy bills is to switch appliances that are not in use off at the wall. According to moneysaving site Discount Code, research has revealed that leaving appliances on standby mode can add a substantial amount of money to your bills.

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