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JANICE TURNER | NOTEBOOK

I will defy Putin — no heating until November

The Times

How can it still be September? This feels like the longest month in all of history, after the Queen’s death brought news to a halt then this government crammed years of chaos into just three days. Worst of all it’s ages away from November 1, my official date for switching on the central heating.

If, like me, you work from home you may be used to seasonal guilt laid on by an office-bound spouse. “All those radiators just for you — what a waste.” I reply that it’s depressing to sit in a cold, dark house in my quilted coat while he basks in corporate warmth.

But this year I’m not putting up a fight. I refuse to add to the £7 billion Scottish Power