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Energy Debt and Annuities

Released Saturday, 23rd March 2024
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Energy Debt and Annuities

Energy Debt and Annuities

Energy Debt and Annuities

Energy Debt and Annuities

Saturday, 23rd March 2024
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As many as two million of the poorest households have seen the amount they owe their energy suppliers double over the past year. This new analysis of debt figures has been given to Money Box by the consultancy firm Baringa. It says people who've fallen behind on their payments are now £1,100 in the red, an amount that has doubled in a year. Energy UK, which represents suppliers, say they're doing all they can - and we'll hear more about Ofgem's plans to help tackle debt in the industry.

Twenty financial advice firms have been told that they must provide the regulator with details of the services they provide customers when they charge them for what is called “ongoing advice”. The Financial Conduct Authority has written to the companies as part of its enforcement of the new Consumer Duty. What will this mean for consumers?

And, an annuity is a contract with an insurance provider which converts your savings or pension pot into a guaranteed income for your retirement. As annuity sales rise, we'll discuss what they are and how they work.

Presenter: Paul LewisReporter: Sarah RogersResearchers: Sandra Hardial and Jo KrasnerEditor: Jess Quayle

(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 24th Feb 2024)

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