'Big Six' energy firms to face major competition inquiry
Energy regulator Ofgem has called for the "Big Six" gas and electricity providers to face a full-scale competition inquiry.
Ofgem: 'Big Six' anticipate each other on price rises
The 'Big Six' energy firms "behave similarly" and "anticipate each other particularly on price rises" which leaves a market that is not competitive, Ofgem's Rachel Fletcher told ITV News.
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Break-up threat to Big Six energy firms
Regulators have called for an investigation into the UK's Big Six energy suppliers amid soaring household bills and rocketing profits.
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Centrica 'refutes totally' idea 'Big Six' are a cartel
Ofgem's finding that aspects of energy firms' behaviour "would appear to be consistent with tacit coordination" has been denied by Centrica.
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Inquiry a significant moment but it will take two years
The inquiry into the 'Big Six' energy firms is a significant moment, but don't hold your breath, it will take the best part of two years.