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Air Fryer Owners Have Been Given A 30-Minute Warning, And It Could Save Them From A Risky Mistake

Air fryers make cooking quicker and easier, but cleaning them incorrectly could create safety risks. Experts warn owners to wait at least 30 minutes before cleaning their appliances and never submerge them in water. From avoiding damage to the non-stick coating to removing stubborn food with baking soda, a few…

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Is your home ready for plug-in solar? Safety experts warn some electrics may need upgrading

Electrical Safety First says some households should check or upgrade their electrical protection before connecting a plug-in solar system

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Argos's plug-in solar panels could save you hundreds on energy bills

Budget supermarket Lidl is in talks with the government to produce affordable DIY solar panel kits

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Government urged to crack down on cheap vapes circumventing single-use ban

Vape makers have developed cheap, new styles that meet the legal requirements yet are sold, priced and used in the same way as the disposable models.

Evening Standard · Jun 1

Fire warning issued over using air fryers to cook your Christmas dinner

More than 20 million people will use their air fryer to prepare Christmas dinner this holiday season

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

Heartbroken sister issues urgent warning to Christmas shoppers after e-bike tragedy

‘The fires can be so powerful they can decimate a room in seconds,’ charity says in warning over substandard e-bike batteries

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Urgent warning issued over ‘exploding zombie batteries’ in vapes

Experts warn more than 180 fires have erupted across the UK’s largest waste system

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Coroner issues warning over unregulated e-bike batteries after man’s death in house fire

A charity has warned that ‘substandard batteries pose a life-threatening risk to the public’

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

This cooling hack will turn your fan into an air conditioner – and it’s completely free

DIY your air con

Ideal Home · Jul 2, 2025

Charity warns of disposable vapes ‘ticking time bomb’ following ban

Electrical Safety First urged vapers not to ‘bin the battery’ following the ban on the sale of disposable or single-use vapes from June 1.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025