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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Josie Clarke

Households and businesses to receive stronger protection against energy firms

Households and businesses are to receive stronger protection against energy firms under plans to strengthen the industry ombudsman.

Customers will be given better and faster help with resolving disputes with their supplier, alongside a crackdown on energy brokers to stamp out exploitation, and protections for businesses when they install a smart meter, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said.

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