Thousands on benefits could have energy debt cancelled by Ofgem
Source: BBC
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesNearly 200,000 people on benefits could have their debts to their energy supplier cancelled, if they make some effort to pay what is owed.Unpaid bills and fees have soared in recent years with energy prices so high, leaving a record £4.4bn owed to suppliers.Up to £500m could be knocked off the total under plans that regulator Ofgem wants to take effect early…
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