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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Ninian Wilson

UK's largest energy suppliers blocking new customers from signing up

It has been reported that the five largest energy companies are discouraging customers from signing up to their service

FAMILIES across the UK are reportedly being blocked from signing up to the largest energy suppliers, which could be in breach of their licence obligations.

It has been reported that the five largest energy companies are discouraging customers from signing up for their service, instead advising them to stay with their current suppliers. According to industry watchdog Ofgem, energy suppliers are obliged under conditions of their licence to take on new customers.

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