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Two major energy suppliers are offering to help households who need extra support with the cold this winter by handing out complimentary electric blankets. Octopus Energy and OVO will be distributing ...

08:59, Mon, Oct 20, 2025 Updated: 09:21, Mon, Oct 20, 2025 Two of the UK's leading energy suppliers, Octopus Energy and OVO Energy, are distributing free electric blankets to aid vulnerable customers ...