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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chiara Giordano

When is the Big Power Off? Britons urged to ‘go dark’ in protest against soaring energy bills

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Homes were plunged into darkness across the UK as people collectively switched off their power in protest against soaring energy costs.

The Big Power Off took place at 10pm on Sunday 10 April and saw people switch off all electrical devices for 10 minutes.

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