Understanding your energy bill

Energy: Expert says ‘people need direct payments’ SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Having a presentable property is one thing to consider when it comes to selling your home but experts at BOXT have revealed that it’s not the only thing to consider in the current housing market. New data from their energy experts found that making a few simple improvements can increase the value of a house by as much as 23.18 percent on average. Here’s how much your home’s value could increase and the key changes to make to cash in on the results. Related articles Pensioners asked to leave London homes to make way for young familes ‘Remove dirt & bacteria from washing machine’ in one step The Energy … [Read more...] about Property: 4 energy-saving changes that can boost your home’s value by more than 23 percent

Energy bills: Cancelling direct debits is risky says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Solar panel suppliers have reported an increase in orders this year compared to last year due to more people wanting to install the green energy provider on the roofs of their properties. As the prices of electricity and gas continue to rise, it seems that Britons are finding alternative ways to heat their homes. Related articles ‘Works every time’: ’Homemade’ solution for getting rid of ants Pensioners asked to leave London homes to make way for young familes The time it would take to recoup the cost of installing solar panels from savings on energy bills is expected to get much shorter, according to … [Read more...] about How to ‘reduce your electricity bill’ with solar panels – ‘save hundreds!’

Russian organised crime 'the most globally spread' says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Republika Srpska is one of two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and was formed in 1992 at the outset of the Bosnian War. The three-year war, with a death toll over 100,000, saw a majority of Croats and Bosniaks expelled from the republic’s claimed territory. It achieved international recognition as an entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina after the Dayton Agreement of 1995. Related articles Russia horror warning: Putin could go nuclear if he 'senses defeat' ‘Norway first!’ Panic as UK's BIGGEST importer of gas poised to cut Complaining they are marginalised by Bosniaks, Republika Srpska has began calls … [Read more...] about ‘There will be no peace!’ Fresh fears for Balkans as Putin now threatens crisis in Bosnia

Downing Street has rejected calls for Boris Johnson to summon an emergency COBRA meeting to deal with the cost of living crisis. Gordon Brown, the former Labour prime minister, has called for Mr Johnson to meet with his two potential successors and thrash out a financial package of measures before energy bills soar in October. He said people will go cold and hungry this winter if urgent action isn't taken now, telling Sky News he was seeing poverty in his hometown in Fife " that I did not expect to see ever again in my lifetime ". Politics Hub: Brown slams 'vacuum' at heart of government A leading business group, the CBI, also urged Mr Johnson to "act now" as they set out four actions the government could take to ease the impact of the crisis. Advertisement But the prime minister's spokesman said that although the government recognises the challenges facing struggling households, "by convention it is not for this prime minister to make major … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson will not intervene in cost of living crisis as that is ‘for future prime minister’

Astronomers have captured a powerful neutron star merger in world-first timelapse footage released by the US National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The research team use an extremely sensitive array of radio telescopes to detect one of the most energetic short-duraction gamma ray bursts ever observed. The array in Atacama, Chile recorded the explosive light down to tiny, milimetre-scale wavelengths for the first time. Only half a dozen gamma ray bursts like this have been observed before, and those were recorded at longer wavelengths. The result is a video showing the light from a neutron star colliding with another star approximately 20 billion light years away. What is a gamma ray burst? The most energetic explosions in the universe, gamma ray bursts can release more energy in a few seconds than the Sun emits over its entire existence. They can take place when massive bodies like stars smash into each other, or when black holes are formed. Short duration gamma … [Read more...] about Incredible moment two neutron stars collide captured in world-first video

My little sister has just got engaged, which is very, very exciting, although I was standing in a Soho sex shop and cried when I heard the news. Tears of joy, someone queried later? Not exactly. I was in the Soho sex shop buying rude confetti for my best friend’s hen party that day, and I was also feeling bruised after a furious row the previous morning with the hot-blooded Greek man I’ve been dating . Weeping while standing near the bondage section in a Soho basement is not a good look, but I felt – momentarily – very left behind. A bit like Lizzie Bennet, who has to leave the room in one section of Pride and Prejudice because little sister Lydia keeps wafting her engagement ring under her nose. Fortunately, I’ve bucked up since and my mother and I have taken to discussing the forthcoming wedding like a pair of elderly aunts. Where will they do it? When will they do it? What will Rosie wear? What will she do for the hen party (I know an excellent shop in Soho for supplies)? And … [Read more...] about It’s about time women had a voice at weddings

De Jong quizzed on Man Utd transfer links in June SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United will up the pressure on Frenkie de Jong as they look to secure the player’s signature, according to reports. Chelsea have emerged as rivals when it comes to landing the Barcelona star this summer. However, the 25-year-old is yet to make a final decision on his future as the clock continues to tick. Related articles Man Utd’s response after Barcelona ‘offer them Aubameyang deal' De Jong ‘has told two people Chelsea info’ as Man Utd push for deal Manchester United have just weeks to sign De Jong, with the summer transfer window due to close on September 1. They’ve agreed a fee with Barcelona … [Read more...] about Man Utd ‘to up pressure on Frenkie de Jong’ as Barcelona’s stance on John Murtough emerges

After a breast cancer diagnosis, many find comfort in connecting with family, friends and support groups — but some choose to live with their illness more quietly, keeping it private from almost everyone. They may not want to worry loved ones with talk of treatments and prognoses or they may wish to avoid being labeled as “sick” at work, home or even among strangers. While cancer experts say there’s a myriad of deeply personal reasons some breast cancer patients keep their diagnosis on the down low, it’s important to have at least a few confidantes by your side. They say without the support of close friends or family members, the journey with breast cancer can be more isolating. Keeping it close One 44-year-old freelance writer from New York City said when she learned she had breast cancer five years ago, she was lucky to have a close friend with her at the time of diagnosis. The circle of people she has told since then hasn’t widened much, though. In addition to a few … [Read more...] about Private struggle: Why some with breast cancer keep it to themselves