Age UK has warned that pensioners are struggling to heat their homes, but it appears that the charity earns £6million a year promoting expensive energy deals. Energy regulators will investigate claims that Age UK unfairly pushed pensioners into taking out more expensive energy tariffs with E-ON on a rate that was £245 a year more expensive than the cheapest available. Last year, more than 150,000 customers were on the higher rate. In return for promoting the rate E-ON gave Age UK a commission of £10 per customer. The charity ‘strongly rejects’ the interpretation of figures. While it is perfectly legal to accept commissions, the regulator takes a harsh line on any hint that customers have been misled.
Age UK faces probe over energy ‘deals’
Written by David Fletcher 05 Feb 2016Additional Info
- Pray: for energy companies to treat consumers fairly when they are marketing and selling energy. (Ps.17:1a)
- More: www.mirror.co.uk/money/age-uk-faces-ofgem-probe-7307123