Households could get energy boost as Octopus explores new home batteries

Mr Potts led Morrisons for eight years until 2023.

Poundland's controlling shareholder has told the government it stands by its stewardship record even as it faces mounting pressure over the crisis which has left the discount retailer on the brink of administration.

Bosses at the consumer giant said trading over the past year reflected a ‘challenging’ environment and ‘macroeconomic headwinds’.

The annual scheme sees community venues and libraries offer hot drinks and the chance to socialise.