Energy bills 'check' urged if you are affected by hot weather

NewsCost Of LivingYour MoneyExperts warn people could be overpaying during the heatwaveNicholas Dawson14:44, 16 Aug 2026The recent string of summer heatwaves are turning home cooling into a major financial headache for households. Consumer experts have shared some tips about how to keep your costs down even while temperatures are high.‌Tamsin Powell, consumer finance expert at credit provider Creditspring, warns that people could be needlessly overspending in their efforts to stay cool. She explained how your costs can soon rack up: "The financial pressure is not only the price of a portable air conditioner, it is the knock-on spending that can come with a heatwave. This includes rushed purchases, higher electricity use and running heat-producing appliances when the home is already too war