cooker

A mysterious box arrives from Germany containing a rice cooker but no note.

The housing association told the BBC Ben "accepted" the home knowing it had no white goods, but they provided funds to ensure he could purchase essentials, like a cooker and microwave.

But it often seemed like the group's fame felt like a pressure cooker for a young Payne.

When power outages render traditional appliances useless, items like portable stoves, propane burners, grills or solar cookers can become invaluable.

“It’s like a pressure cooker, everyone’s just one small incident away from having a complete meltdown and saying ‘I can’t cope anymore’.”