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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Expert's £5 'low-effort' item that keeps homes warm and saves cash

Consumer experts highlight an inexpensive way to improve home heating efficiency and reduce energy costs amidst ongoing cold weather in the UK.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Shock over heating bills: which homes are the biggest energy wasters?

Heating costs in Lithuania have surged by an average of 85% due to cold weather and removal of VAT exemptions.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Calls to move England’s home insulation scheme into council workers’ hands

Proposals arise for councils in England to manage home insulation projects to address energy efficiency and cost issues.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Test of summer tires for Yeti and Octavia Scout: The most expensive in the middle of the field, the cheapest completely failed

A recent test of summer tires shows a wide range of performance among different brands, emphasizing the importance of quality for safety and cost-effectiveness.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What Net Zero homes are like and how much they cost

Net Zero homes are a growing trend in sustainable living, producing as much energy as they consume, and are designed to meet global decarbonization goals.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Clothes Dryer: Is it Worth It or Does it Skyrocket Your Electricity Bill?

The article discusses the cost-effectiveness of using clothes dryers, particularly in terms of electricity consumption and potential savings with energy-efficient models.

Feb 21 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's most fuel-efficient car named by experts - and it's not a VW, Audi, or Toyota Prius

Experts have identified the most fuel-efficient car in the UK, surpassing popular models like the Toyota Prius and several German brands.

Feb 18 • 17:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents of apartment buildings are saving in the wrong places: the most money spent on heating is burned in these locations

An analysis highlights that apartment residents often overlook major sources of heat loss, leading to inefficient heating costs.

Feb 17 • 13:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New hospital built for 450 million... how much longer to wait? Kanpur keeps getting new dates

A newly constructed hospital in Kanpur, built at a cost of 450 million INR, remains closed to patients for over a year, raising questions about the efficiency of Uttar Pradesh's health system.

Feb 16 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Old Victorian method helps keep homes warm without turning on central heating

A long-forgotten Victorian-era method provides an alternative for heating homes without central heating, helping families manage energy costs.

Feb 16 • 15:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Reducing Electricity Costs: What Options Bring the Greatest Savings?

The article discusses strategies for reducing electricity costs in homes, offices, and manufacturing, highlighting the impact of rising energy prices.

Feb 12 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dehumidifier 'I can't survive winter without' dries clothes for 3p-an-hour is £70 off

The HumiZap dehumidifier, now on sale for £69.99, is praised by users for its efficiency in drying clothes during winter at a low cost.

Feb 11 • 18:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court Administration Office: 'The introduction of the constitutional court appeal is a high-cost, low-efficiency system that will ruin the lives of litigants'

A senior official at South Korea's Court Administration Office expressed strong opposition to a proposed law allowing appeals to the Constitutional Court against final court decisions, arguing it will burden litigants and undermine legal stability.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Pay less for heating. What can everyone do in their home?

The article suggests practical steps that homeowners in Latvia can take to reduce heating bills by improving energy efficiency in their homes.

Feb 10 • 05:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Santander prepares a significant cost-cutting strategy and efficiency improvements in its strategic plan

Santander is set to implement significant cost-cutting measures and efficiency improvements as part of its new strategic plan, which will also focus on integrating artificial intelligence solutions.

Feb 10 • 04:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Smart Heating of Homes is a Complex System, but it Saves a Lot of Money

The article discusses the complexities of smart home heating systems and their potential for significant cost savings.

Feb 9 • 09:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

This Scandinavian heater warms up my room in moments and saves me hundreds

A review highlights the efficiency and cost-saving benefits of a portable, WiFi-controlled Scandinavian heater for winter months.

Feb 3 • 13:58 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

‘Value for money’: AI agent OpenClaw adopts Chinese models for cost edge over US rivals

OpenClaw integrates Chinese open-source AI models Kimi and MiniMax to enhance cost efficiency and performance, leveraging the appeal of these models in the global market.

Feb 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

British Gas 98p fix makes radiators 'work better' and homes 'feel warmer'

A low-cost tool from British Gas is said to enhance radiator efficiency, helping homes feel warmer during cold weather.

Jan 15 • 13:57 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

‘In two hours it looks like we weren't there.’ Winter maintenance in Pardubice costs 800 thousand crowns

Pardubice's winter maintenance efforts are projected to cost 800 thousand crowns, highlighting concerns over the efficiency of the operations.

Jan 14 • 05:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dry laundry faster and 'cheaper' by ditching heated airers

Cleaning enthusiasts discuss alternative laundry drying methods that are quicker and more cost-effective compared to traditional heated airers.

Jan 11 • 06:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Doge cuts cost US taxpayers $10bn to cover workers’ paid leave, analysis finds

A new analysis estimates that the Trump administration's policy led to $10 billion in taxpayer costs for paid leave, affecting 154,000 federal employees.

Jan 9 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Radiators will heat up rooms faster if you do 1 free trick after turning them on

A simple, cost-free trick can make your radiators heat rooms more efficiently, especially during the cold winter months in the UK.

Jan 5 • 10:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis settles debate on whether it's cheaper to leave heating on all day

Martin Lewis discusses the cost-effectiveness of leaving heating on continuously versus turning it on only when needed, as part of a long-standing debate.

Jan 5 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Is it cheaper to keep heating on low all day? Experts all say the same thing

Experts discuss the cost efficiency of leaving heating on low throughout the day amidst rising energy bills and frigid temperatures in the UK.

Jan 4 • 20:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Heat just two important rooms in your home to cut energy bills and stay warm

The Met Office recommends focusing on heating two specific rooms in your home to manage energy costs while staying warm during the cold spell in Britain.

Jan 4 • 04:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

1 in 4 smart meters cannot support orange tariffs

One in four smart meters is unable to support the new orange tariffs, impacting the cost and efficiency of energy pricing.

Dec 28 • 10:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Lakeland sale has 'best thing since sliced bread' 9p-per-hour clothes dryer cut price

Lakeland has reduced the price of its Dry:Soon Deluxe clothes dryer, which is celebrated for its efficiency and low energy cost.

Dec 27 • 04:03 UTC

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