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There is a point at which you should feel entitled to crank up the radiator, specialists say

As Britain welcomes autumn, temperatures are set to plummet and millions of households will soon face the annual question of when to switch on their heating systems.

The NHS cautions that indoor temperatures falling below 15C can pose health risks, especially for elderly or vulnerable people.

To remove the guesswork, energy experts at Construction Megastore have analysed Met Office data (combining historical records with current forecasts) to establish the official "switch-on" dates for each major British city.

Robert Quinton, an energy, construction and insulation expert, said: "The best time to switch your heating on is when temperatures consistently fail to reach 15C during the day,

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