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UK households have been issued a one-week warning to avoid missing out on free electricity. British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers have until Halloween to claim 25 hours of free electrity in November ahead of Christmas .

Uswitch launched the offer and says anyone with a smart meter can take part, no matter who their supplier is. Simply download the free Uswitch app, connect your smart meter and sign up to join the scheme by midnight October 31.

Once users have signed up, they’ll be notified each week in November, reminding them to pick their five-hour free electricity time slot for the upcoming weekend: choosing from Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon.

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