British Gas offer: Is free energy the future?

Experts warn headline savings of £60 a year could be dwarfed by switching

The rising cost of energy is a concern for many households. The average annual electricity bill has risen by 48 per cent over the past ten years, according to government statistics. So, the news that British Gas is going to start offering customers free electricity at weekends sounds great.

But, is it really a good deal, and could we all soon be enjoying free energy at the weekend?

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