The temperature is already dropping, but if you’d really rather not switch the heating on just yet (and you’re definitely not alone in that), a heated blanket can make all the difference. Chuck it on the bed, cuddle up on the sofa in it, drape it over your knees if you work from home – a decent electric throw is basically a portable heater you can wear, which is the dream. 

The MONHOUSE Heated Throw from Amazon is definitely worth a look. The single bed size is currently £34.99 down…