British Gas: Cut Showers to 4 Minutes to Save £70
British Gas advises households to limit showers to four minutes to save up to £70 annually. With snow looming after Storm Goretti, experts share energy and water-saving tips.
British Gas advises households to limit showers to four minutes to save up to £70 annually. With snow looming after Storm Goretti, experts share energy and water-saving tips.
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British Gas warns UK households to slash shower time to just four minutes to cut energy bills. The simple change could save up to £70 annually on energy and water costs.
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