Daylight robbery by energy giants fleecing direct debit customers – overcharging to improve their cashflow at the cost of families – is utterly scandalous.
Either these companies must immediately refund households and set debit rates reasonably, or Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng must end the talk and take decisive action.
After scorching increases in gas and electricity bills, the direct debit scam smacks of burning greed and an abuse of power.