They've had a good long run, 134 years, but come January most screw-in incandescent lightbulbs will have been phased out because they use too much energy. There's no need to hoard bulbs.

The co-founder of collapsed energy firm Bulb has apologised for the supplier’s failure and said his new electricity storage company is taking a “completely different” approach. Amit Gudka ...

With that in mind, we recommend LED. Not only do LED light bulbs have a great brightness capacity, they are often more energy-efficient than your average bulb and can be equipped with extra features.

Whether you’re after a budget bulb, security lighting or energy-saving models to keep down the electricity bill, we've found top picks to meet your needs.