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British Gas Reveals Safe Away Temperature as Freeze Hits UK

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British Gas advises setting away heating to between 5C and 7C to prevent frozen pipes.

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The Met Office recorded autumn lows of -6.5C during one of the coldest nights of the season.

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Energy bills are forecast to rise by £276 a year from January due to wholesale market pressures.

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Experts recommend checking boiler pressure, bleeding radiators, and lagging exposed pipes.

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