Citizens Advice responds to the FCA’s move on the loyalty penalty
25 July 2018
Today the Financial Conduct Authority has announced a discussion paper on the loyalty penalty people pay in the savings market.
CMA heat networks announcement “another step towards meaningful regulation”, says Citizens Advice
23 July 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority announcement on the regulation of heat networks.
Universal Credit claims falter due to complicated application process and lack of support
22 July 2018
More than a third of people helped by Citizens Advice struggle to provide the evidence needed to complete their Universal Credit claim, new research from the charity finds.
Energy price cap “will make a real difference to people’s lives”, says Citizens Advice
19 July 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to the government’s Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill receiving parliamentary approval. The bill will impose a temporary cap on the price of all default tariffs in the energy market until at least 2020.
Citizens Advice see bailiff complaints soar
18 July 2018
Tonight the powerful docu-drama ‘Killed By My Debt’ will air on BBC One. As part of the Taking Control coalition, and alongside Jerome Rogers’ family, Citizens Advice is campaigning for bailiffs to be properly regulated.
Cap on rent-to-own products could save consumers £276, says Citizens Advice
13 July 2018
A total cost cap on rent-to-own items like washing machines, fridge freezers and televisions could save consumers £276 (28%) per product, new analysis from Citizens Advice has found.
Citizens Advice responds to review of Financial Ombudsman Service
12 July 2018
Citizens Advice responds to Richard Lloyd’s independent review of the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Price rise announcement “a bitter blow for loyal EDF customers”, says Citizens Advice
05 July 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to EDF Energy’s announcement that it is raising the price of its Standard Variable Tariff (SVT) by 6%. This follows a previous price rise of 1.4% announced in April.
Iresa Energy named worst energy company for customer service amid record complaint levels
26 June 2018
Iresa Energy has come bottom of Citizens Advice’s energy star rating system. The company scored just 0.35 stars out of a possible 5 for its customer service between January and March this year.
Embedded Benefits ruling should result in “major savings for consumers”, says Citizens Advice
22 June 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to the decision to dismiss the application for a judicial review of Ofgem’s proposals (CMP264/CMP265) to change charging arrangements for embedded generators.
E.ON price rise “disappointing to say the least”, says Citizens Advice
19 June 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to E.ON’s announcement that it is raising prices for approximately 1.8 million standard variable customers by 4.8%
Consumers “miss out” as EDF Energy fails to hit smart meter targets, says Citizens Advice
15 June 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to Ofgem’s announcement that EDF Energy will pay £350,000 for failing to meet its 2017 smart meter installation target.
Requiring smaller energy suppliers to provide the Warm Home Discount “a good start”, says Citizens Advice
15 June 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to the announcement from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) that more energy suppliers will be required to provide the Warm Home Discount (WHD).
Ofgem automatic compensation for switching problems “means welcome pressure on suppliers”, says Citizens Advice
12 June 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to Ofgem’s announcement of automatic compensation for domestic energy customers when they encounter problems switching supplier.
Ofgem review of supplier licensing a “step in the right direction”, says Citizens Advice
11 June 2018
Citizens Advice has responded to Ofgem’s announcement of the scope of its review into licensing of energy suppliers.
Ofgem could save consumers a further £4.1bn in next set of energy network price controls
11 June 2018
Energy regulator Ofgem has the opportunity to further cut the excess profits made by energy network companies - the private companies that run the UK’s pipes and wires - and save consumers an additional £4.1bn during its next set of price controls (RIIO-2).