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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Boris Johnson tell public to buy £20 kettle to save £10 a year on energy bills

BBC News

Boris Johnson has been mocked for suggesting that Britons could ease their energy bill woes by buying a new £20 kettle to save £10 a year on their electricity.

The prime minister suggested the efficiency measure amid growing pressure for more cash support for families facing energy bills of more than £3,500 when the price cap rises in October.

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