Which piece of tech do you rely on most during a proper British winter?

With energy bills what they are, climbing into a pre-warmed bed feels like a small act of rebellion. Nothing beats it when the heating's on a timer.

Whether it's a Hive, Nest or Tado, being able to whack the heating on from the bus home is peak modern luxury. Also great for arguing with your flatmates remotely.

The unsung hero of British homes with dodgy windows and washing that never dries. Once you own one, you become weirdly obsessed with the water tank.

That foldable rack with heated bars has developed a cult following, especially on Mumsnet. Cheaper to run than a tumble dryer and doubles as a makeshift sauna.

Warms up a jacket potato faster than the oven and costs pennies to run. Officially the nation's favourite excuse to avoid Deliveroo on a cold Tuesday.