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Ofgem Hits Hudson Energy UK with a penalty of £1.7m for Overcharging Customers

In a significant move, the UK energy regulator Ofgem has wielded its authority by imposing a hefty penalty of £1,668,426 on Hudson Energy Supply UK Ltd (HES) for what it deems as “serious” breaches of license conditions. This punitive action follows a meticulous investigation initiated in July 2020, revealing a series of violations committed by […]

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How to make a winning complaint to your energy supplier

In the UK energy market, customers often find themselves grappling with an array of challenges, ranging from billing errors to customer service issues. In such instances, the ability to put together a compelling and effective complaint becomes vital. This comprehensive guide aims to empower consumers by providing insights into the intricacies of making a winning complaint

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Unveiling Database and Meter Billing Mixup: Could you be paying for your Neighbours Gas Bill?

The Story  A startling wave of billing chaos has hit unsuspecting customers in the UK energy sector, with errors on the industry database leading to shockingly inaccurate bills. Recently published on The Guardian, a recent case involves a resident Jessica, who received an unexpected bill from British Gas demanding £10,529 for a month’s worth of

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UK Pensioner Endures Year-Long Electricity Rationing Due to £13,000 Billing Error

  A 76-year-old widower, identified as John, faced a distressing ordeal due to a clerical error by his energy supplier, E.ON. For nearly a year, John had to ration his electricity and rely on charity food handouts after receiving an erroneous bill amounting to nearly £13,000. John, who suffers from a serious heart condition, had

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Eon Threatens Pensioner with Debt Collector after £400 Gas Bill – Even Though Flat is all Electric 

82-year-old Jimmy Hope has been facing relentless hassle from Eon for months, and the energy giant is now threatening to involve debt collectors. For the past 15 years, Jimmy has lived in his flat in Tyne and Wear, and last October, the gas supply was removed as the property transitioned to an all-electric system.  To

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Secret Commission Fees to Energy Brokers could cost Energy Suppliers £500m 

A lawsuit claiming more than £500 million in damages has been filed against several energy suppliers, including British Gas and SSE. The legal claim alleges that these companies unfairly inflated business costs by making “secret commissions” payments to brokers.  RGL Management is representing the claimants in this legal action and aims to recover substantial compensation

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Energy Firm Maxen Power fined for Bombarding The Public With Unlawful Marketing Calls 

Maxen Power Supply (MPS), headquartered in Ilford, Essex, and Crown Glazing Ltd, based in Preston, Lancashire, were recently imposed a fine of £120,000 for relentlessly engaging in unsolicited marketing calls to individuals and businesses registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) and Corporate Telephone Preference Service.  The ICO has received 100 complaints regarding MPS, stating

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Energy Firm Owner Andy Pilley Jailed for 13 years due to Mis-selling and Multi-Million Pound Fraud 

In May, Andrew Pilley, a 52-year-old resident of Thornton Cleveleys, was found guilty on four counts of fraud connected to the mis-selling of energy contracts. The fraudulent activities occurred between 2014 and 2016 and were carried out through sham company structures associated with Business Energy Solutions Ltd, BES Commercial Electricity Ltd, and Commercial Power Ltd.

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