Winter has firmly arrived with Britain's weather forecast appearing particularly grim. As meteorological charts show a four-day Arctic snow bombardment approaching imminently, the temptation to ramp up household heating becomes overwhelming.

However, relying on central heating carries a hefty price tag, and certainly not an affordable one. With Britons grappling with escalating energy costs, consumer platform Which?

has provided a wallet-friendly approach to maintaining warmth this November without draining your finances.

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In a message shared with their 429,000 Instagram followers, the organisation disclosed two economical warming techniques, with one costing merely 2p hourly to run.

The caption read: "We've tested heated throws and electric blankets ranging in price from around £25 to £115, so we can bring you the best for warmth and value this winter.", reports the Mirror.

"Comment 'DEALS' to see all the best deals we've seen on models that performed well in our lab tests."

According to Which? an electric radiator can warm a medium-sized room for approximately 37p hourly whilst offering portability.

Alternatively, an electric throw can provide individual warmth for merely 2p per hour, delivering a soothing, heated cuddle.

Both alternatives represent excellent methods for staying toasty this winter, particularly when attempting to limit excessive central heating usage.

The perfect electric radiator will vary according to your particular requirements, with numerous appliances available that excel at heat retention and delivering sustained warmth, especially throughout larger areas. Certain models of heaters offer the convenience of remote management, with built-in WiFi or app control.

For sustained warmth, oil-filled (thermal fluid) radiators are a solid choice.

Electric throws not only provide comfort but also therapeutic benefits like pain relief, all while delivering consistent, adjustable heat.

They're energy-efficient and more economical to run than central heating as they warm the person directly, not the entire room.

Additional advantages include enhanced sleep quality, portability, and useful safety features such as automatic shut-off.