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93 minutes ago Ofgem increases price cap as winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

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2 hours ago Musk shares wild conspiracy as to why Ellen DeGeneres has left the United States

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3 hours ago Ofgem increases price cap as the winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

Charities have reacted angrily to the rise while the boss of Octopus has suggested pensioners struggling to heat their homes should consider using electric blankets to keep warm

Economics