Pensioners urged to close curtains at exact time as UK temperatures plunge January's cold blast is here to stay, as nine regions remain poised for another layer of snow and ice.
Investing in thicker curtains, or thermal curtain liners, will help keep the cold air out and prevent heat loss.
The main advice is to keep curtains open in the daytime, even if it's freezing cold outside.
Some of the nation's vulnerable population, including the elderly who are no longer eligible for Winter Fuel payments, may be struggling to stay warm.
Pensioners may be opting to keep the heating off in order to save money in the face of expensive energy costs.
