A new study has uncovered the most common energy-wasting habits that could be costing you £141 a year, from leaving devices on standby to overfilling your kettle.

Leaving devices on standby might seem harmless, but it can quietly add extra quid to your energy bills each month. Many household gadgets continue to draw power even when they're not in use.

These hidden drains, often dubbed "vampire devices," accumulate over time and mean you're paying for electricity you don't actually benefit from. Almost two thirds (64%) of Brits confess to leaving devices on standby with over a quarter (26%) admitting to partaking in this habit daily, according to a recent study conducted by Electric Radiators Direct which surveyed 2,000 Brits to uncover energy habits across the nation.

Stephen Hankin

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