Are we getting a fair deal on energy bills and why have standing charges ballooned? This is Money podcast
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Are we getting a fair deal on energy bills and why have standing charges ballooned? This is Money podcast

Daily Mail  

Energy bills will rise twice next year, according to forecasts. The better news is that standing charges are in the spotlight - and the regulator is proposing by next winter, energy firms will have to offer deals without it. This week, Lee Boyce, Simon Lambert and Georgie Frost talk energy - should you fix, are standing charges fair and are net zero targets to blame for bills potentially rising next year? And then a question on IHT: We're cashing in our pensions to avoid inheritance tax: What's the best way to gift the money to our daughters?

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Standing charges to be ditched by energy regulator
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Standing charges to be ditched by energy regulator

China Daily  

Energy companies in the United Kingdom will be required by next winter to offer tariffs that do not have standing charges, according to the nation's energy regulator, Ofgem. While some suppliers already offer options with standing charges of zero, Ofgem's new mandate will require all energy companies to provide such fee-free tariffs alongside their standard rates, which currently include mandatory …

Standing charges to be ditched by energy regulator
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Standing charges to be ditched by energy regulator

China Daily  

Energy companies in the United Kingdom will be required by next winter to offer tariffs that do not have standing charges, according to the nation's energy regulator, Ofgem. While some suppliers already offer options with standing charges of zero, Ofgem's new mandate will require all energy companies to provide such fee-free tariffs alongside their standard rates, which currently include mandatory …

Energy firms must offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs next year under Ofgem plans
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Energy firms must offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs next year under Ofgem plans

The Independent  

Get 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 Energy firms will be required to offer household tariffs free …

Loathed energy bill standing charges could FINALLY fall - but it could mean lower-income homes pay more
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Loathed energy bill standing charges could FINALLY fall - but it could mean lower-income homes pay more

Daily Mail  

Energy bill standing charges could finally fall under plans from regulator Ofgem, but it would mean households paying more for the gas and electricity they use. Gillian Cooper, director of energy at Citizens Advice, said: 'Reducing standing charges will slightly bring down some people’s bills, but it could mean households with higher electricity usage, including some families on low incomes, …

Energy prices to remain ‘high and volatile’ as customer bad debt soars, MPs hear
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Energy prices to remain ‘high and volatile’ as customer bad debt soars, MPs hear

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Energy prices will remain “high …

Ovo joins calls for overhaul of household energy standing charges
1 year, 4 months ago

Ovo joins calls for overhaul of household energy standing charges

The Independent  

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Why is our energy standing charge up 192.8% in seven years?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why is our energy standing charge up 192.8% in seven years?

Daily Mail  

Are the charges fair and should more questions be asked of the hikes? Standing charges: The prices have rocketed in recent years - and households are just soaking it up However, the same email informed us the standing charge for electricity per day will remain at 43.65p and gas at 29.11p. Essentially, the standing charge covers the energy supplier's costs …

Can’t pay, won’t pay: the energy bills crisis we cannot afford to ignore
2 years, 4 months ago

Can’t pay, won’t pay: the energy bills crisis we cannot afford to ignore

The Telegraph  

Julie-Ann Riseborough’s concern grows as she looks at the expanding list of calls to deal with in front of her. “I’m just looking at someone who has £2 left on their electricity meter.” From her branch at Mountain Ash in the former mining heartlands of the South Wales valleys, Riseborough has been helping people manage their finances for almost two …

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