Grant Shapps launches campaign advising people how to save money this winter

The 18m initiative, blocked by Liz Truss, claims people could save 230 a year through simple measures'

Grant Shapps has launched a public information campaign advising people how to make financial savings this winter - months after the former prime minister Liz Truss blocked it.

The 18m campaign, called It Adds Up, claims people could save 230 a year by implementing what is says are simple measures.

Turning your combi boiler flow temperature down to 60C could save you up to 100 a year.

Turning down radiators in rooms you aren't using or use less could save you up to 70 a year.

Finding and fixing draughts could save you up to 60 a year.

Insulating your hot water cylinder could save you up to 70 a year.

Switching to energy saving lightbulbs could save you up to 55 a year.