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UK households have been given a series of key steps to help get their home ready for winter - from fixing draughts to checking tariffs. As the weather turns, a new Ofgem price cap will kick in from Wednesday, October 1.

Before that, UK households are urged to complete a boiler service, which can cost around £80, according to Checkatrade. Other tips include fixing draughts, with the Energy Saving Trust estimating you could save up to £85 a year by draught-proofing a home.

Remember to sort out your tariff, too. switch’s energy expert Will Owen says: “This is a particularly strong time for savings, with about 26 fixed deals currently available which beat the October cap, and savings of about £241 available on the market.”

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