"A rare cold snap has brought snow and ice to much of the UK, and with the sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow forecast to continue into the weekend, experts are advising people how to keep warm without wasting money. The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for snow across much of the country from Thursday evening until midday on Friday."
"In short, it's going to be cold. But experts say that despite the temperatures, it is not the time to adjust the dial on your thermostat. While it may be tempting to turn the dial to warm your home more quickly, thermostats only control the final temperature the room reaches not the speed of heating so turning it up does not warm rooms faster and is unlikely to make any difference beyond causing your energy bills to soar."
The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, funds reporting through donations, and refuses to use paywalls so reporting remains freely available. Donated funds support journalists investigating political finance and producing documentaries about reproductive rights. A rare cold snap has brought snow and ice across much of the UK, prompting a Met Office yellow warning and UKHSA amber cold health alerts for England; health and social care services may face significant impacts and increased deaths among older people and those with health conditions. Experts advise against increasing thermostat settings because thermostats regulate final temperature, not heating speed, and higher settings will raise energy bills without warming rooms faster.
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