EDF renews calls for social tariff and cuts standing charge for some households
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The boss of EDF’s customer arm in the UK has renewed calls for a social tariff that would give cheaper bills for struggling families as he announced measures to slash their standing charges. “The reality is that the situation since last year has worsened, not only in terms of the number of customers who are indebted, but also in terms of debt per customer. Nikki Flanders, who heads SSE’s customer businesses, said: “With government energy support winding down, we believe this is the right time to step up our customer support by providing a dedicated fund. “Despite the fact that wholesale energy prices have fallen considerably from last year’s highs, they still remain double the historic norm, which we understand is challenging for many businesses.”
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