Government unveils flurry of measures to boost take-up of flexible energy tariffs

Michael Holder
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Package of measures to help customers 'make the most of cheap, low carbon power' through flexible tariffs announced as Ofgem confirms slight drop in energy price cap

The government has announced a series of measures to boost the market for flexible home energy tariffs which it said would make it easier for customers to "make the most of cheap, low carbon power", as...

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