Thick curtains help to retain heat. You can buy thermal ones designed for insulation and curtains with reflective backing that bounces heat back into the room.
The curtains should be snug to any radiators at the sides but should not cover them. Also close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.
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