Three-quarters of British households are wasting £68 million a year by overfilling the kettle, according to a new report by the Energy Saving Trust Foundation. It says small changes to the way we use water could result in big savings on energy bills.
Three-quarters of British households are wasting £68 million a year by overfilling the kettle, according to a new report.
The study by the Energy Saving Trust Foundation found that many small changes to the way we use water could result in big savings on energy bills.
Some of the areas where the biggest savings could be made are by reducing time spent in the shower and by using a modern dishwasher rather than washing by hand.
An independent investigation has begun into finances at taxpayer-funded Broadmoor Hospital.
While the economy has shown signs of improving, the number of UK companies issuing profit warnings has hit a six-year high, research shows.
The Child Support Agency has collected £1.2 billion in maintenance over the past year, with £330 million coming direct from pay packets.