HOW TO SAVE MONEY

Turning appliances around the home off instead of leaving them on standby could save £55 a year on your energy bills.

Using the washing machine on a 30-degree cycle and reducing its use by one run per week for a year could make an annual saving of £28 Avoid tumble dryer in favour of drying clothes outside or inside on racks could save £60 per year. Using only the water that you need in the kettle and not overfilling it could save you £11 annually.

Reducing dishwasher use by one run per week for a year could save £14.