When you're struggling with your finances, saving money in the future is key. Here we have compiled some tips which can not only help save you some money every month but also help reduce your carbon footprint. So here is the first part of our top 10 tips to saving energy.

1.Get rid of draughts, simple but effective, install pvc rubber on exposed corners around windows and coverproof underneath doors. Cheap but effective.

2.Energy saving light bulbs; they make take a time to warm up but you can save money.

3.Get your jackets and coats: not only do you need coats and jackets, fit one onto your boiler, this will mean that warmth will stay in it for longer.

4.Lofty ambitions: roll out some insulation up in your loft and you'll be able to keep the heat from escaping out the roof (heat rises).