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Best-electric-blankets Tested

Hot stuff

We test 19 electric blankets – the winner has dual controls for body and feet

Home and Garden
A smart hub device next to a plant on a table, with a sofa and colorful cushions.

NET GOOD

Major broadband provider hikes bills £4 a month after 'price promise'

News Money
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A dog sits in front of a van as snow falls, with pine trees in the background, Image 2 shows A woman working on a laptop inside a van during a snowfall, with text overlaid, "The weather looks awful where you are." meanwhile, me living in my van, fully stocked up on supplies with 6 inches of snow outside, working remotely with no need to go anywhere at all. Is this not the dream?"

VAN-DERLUST

I live in a van full time and keep it toasty for free even when it’s snowing

Real Life
Headshot of Luke Denley by the water.

BILL BOOST

The electricity-zapping appliances I turned off to cut my bill by £240 a year

Tips
A young woman shivering on a couch, wrapped in a blanket, wearing gloves and a beanie, holding a cup of hot tea.

SOFA SO GOOD

The '12-inch' rule to follow to keep your home warm on even the coldest days

Real Life
A woman filling a turquoise kettle with water from a kitchen tap.

SUN SAVERS

Four smart switches you can make now to cut the costs of your energy bills

Tips
A waste pipe covered in ice, with icicles hanging down against a brick wall.

HOT TOPIC

British Gas engineer reveals ‘11am rule’ to avoid frozen pipes and broken boilers

Money
Keir Starmer pulling a pint of "Tribute" beer at the Chainlocker pub in Falmouth.

PUBS BOOST

Huge boost for pubs as Starmer opens door to lifeline after brutal Budget hikes

Politics
English money close up

HEATING HELP 

All the cold weather payments triggered in 451 postcodes as thousands get £25

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HELPING HAND

Hard-up households can get new £525 free cash direct to bank accounts

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Adjusting thermostat setting on home heating system central heating boiler

COLD SNAP

Exact temperature to set heating to avoid frozen pipes

Money
Young woman scanning items at a self-service checkout in Morrisons supermarket.

SHOP SMARTER

The food essentials set to reach record price in 2026 and how to save on them

Money
Key 2026 money dates you NEED to know to save £8.2k – exact days to make finance changes & what to do

HAPPY DAYS

Key 2026 money dates you NEED to know to save £8.2k – exact days to make changes

Sun Club Comments
A smartphone displaying "Your latest energy bill" on its screen, next to coins and banknotes.

FREEZE FUNDS

Households can apply for £90 energy vouchers in DAYS as cold snap grips UK

News Money
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MONEY MOVES

I make £12k a month helping women save cash – my 11 tips to boost your money

Real Life
Last chance for households to get free electricity EVERY week in January as deadline in hour

SAY WATT

Last chance for households to get free electricity in January as deadline looms

Money
Keir Starmer new year message Comment

THE SUN ON SUNDAY SAYS

If PM wanted to give cash back to Brits he would cut welfare & taxes

Opinion
Desperate Starmer launches do-or-die cost of living strategy in bid to prevent local election wipeout

NEW YEAR NEW KEIR

Desperate PM in do-or-die cost of living strategy to stop poll wipeout

Politics