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Technology saves Brits 13 days a year by speeding up daily chores

A poll of 2,000 adults found Brits save about six hours a week, as the campaign urges smart meter updates for accurate bills.

  • Sara Cox, radio and TV broadcaster and author, partnered with Smart Energy GB for a new campaign, following a survey of 2,000 adults that found technology saves the average Brit six hours weekly.
  • Seventy-Six per cent of Brits agree technology simplifies their daily lives, with the kitchen identified as the primary location where appliances save the most time.
  • Smartphones were crowned the top time-saving technology by 42 per cent, followed by washing machines at 32 per cent and online banking at 28 per cent.
  • By contrast, 38 per cent of Baby Boomers expressed amazement at modern digital access, while 92 per cent of older Brits recall waiting for camera film to be developed—a task now obsolete.
  • Smart Energy GB is encouraging households to book appointments for smart meter upgrades to help residents track energy use and access flexible tariffs.
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Technology saves Brits 13 days a year by speeding up daily chores

Technology is helping Brits save 13 days a year by making everyday tasks faster.

·Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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