BRITS might consider turning their central heating on later this week as an autumn chill is set to arrive.
The a warm and sunny September, but it appears more cooler weather is on the way this week.
The latest forecast from the shows that temperatures are set to drop to as low as eight degrees in part of the UK this week.
These cooler conditions are expected to arrive by Wednesday, with the first part of the week set to bring warmer temperatures of the high teens and low twenties in most of Britain.
However by mid-week temperatures are expected to dip, with parts of and Northwest chilling to below 10 degrees come evening.
Parts of the West-Midlands could also drop to 11 degrees, forecasts show.
The Met Office said the week ahead will be “changeable” as systems move in from the Atlantic, bringing spells of rain or showers to most areas.
With cooler weather on the way, many Brits could be considering turning their central heating on to stay warm.
guidance states that you when temperatures drop to below 15 degrees outside.
should be heated to around 18 degrees to help you stay protected from the cold.
There are ways to stay toasty without switching on your central heating; that includes using devices such as plug- in heaters or electric blankets.
Pensioners will also start receiving a from around November and December this year.
What energy bill help is available?
There's a number of different ways to get help paying your energy bills if you're struggling to get by.
If you fall into debt, you can always approach your supplier to see if they can put you on a repayment plan before putting you on a prepayment meter.
This involves paying off what you owe in instalments over a set period.
If your supplier offers you a repayment plan you don’t think you can afford, speak to them again to see if you can negotiate a better .
Several available to customers struggling to cover their bills.
But eligibility criteria vary depending on the supplier and the amount you can get depends on your financial circumstances.
For example, or Scottish Gas customers struggling to pay their energy bills can get grants worth up to £2,000.
British Gas also offers help via its British Gas Energy Trust and Individuals Family Fund.
You don’t need to be a British Gas customer to apply for the second fund.
EDF, E.ON, and Scottish Power all offer grants to struggling customers too.
Thousands of vulnerable households are missing out on extra help and protections by not signing up to the Priority Services Register (PSR).
The service helps support vulnerable , such as those who are elderly or ill.
Some of the perks include being given advance warning of , free safety checks and extra support if you’re struggling.
Get in touch with your energy firm to see if you can apply.
