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Consumer affairs and practical guidance The government and Ofgem announced a proposed targeted Energy Debt Relief Scheme for qualifying historical domestic debt built up during 2022–2024. Final rules require consultation, with a spring 2027 launch planned; the announcement does not automatically cancel bills today.
Household money From October 1, 2026, the UK removed VAT from household electricity bills for the current financial year. At almost the same time, Ofgem reported that its October to December energy price cap would increase by 4% for a t
Money and security An unfamiliar caller says they are from your bank and warns that criminals have accessed your account. They instruct you to move savings to a supposedly safe destination
