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Octopus Energy is urging customers to seal up any gaps in your home, especially around door frames, that could let hot air escape and let cold air in. By doing so, Octopus says customers could shave £80 off their bills.

The energy giant has warned ahead of Christmas : "A continuous draught can quickly undo all the good work of your heating - essentially wasting energy. If cold draughts are ignored, your heating has to work harder to keep you warm, increasing your energy bills and your carbon footprint.

"Identifying and plugging up draughts around doors, windows, and other gaps can help trap warmth in and make your gas spend go further." It adds: "Professional draught-proofing can cost a few hundred pounds.

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