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Old 14-10-2021, 12:51   #211
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Re: Energy companies collapse

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Didn't Edwina Currie say that, perhaps the elderly could wear wooly hats if they're cold. Actually when I think about some of the things she said, like good Christian's don't get aids, you only get cervical cancer if you screw around, she really was the Pritti Patel of her day
Does that mean, <gulp> Pritti's doinking Boris ?
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Does that mean, <gulp> Pritti's doinking Boris ?
Quite probably, he's not fussy
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Old 14-10-2021, 13:02   #213
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Quite probably, he's not fussy
He doesn't have to be fussy when they're queuing up for him.

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Re: Energy companies collapse

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Didn't Edwina Currie say that, perhaps the elderly could wear wooly hats if they're cold. Actually when I think about some of the things she said, like good Christian's don't get aids, you only get cervical cancer if you screw around, she really was the Pritti Patel of her day
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Re: Energy companies collapse

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CUSTOMERS are being warned that Bulb could be the next energy supplier to go bust.

The UK's seventh largest energy firm is reported near collapse, risking leaving 1.7 million customers in the dark.

Sky News reports that officials and regulators are on standby for Bulb to announce it will cease trading as early as next week.

It would be the latest in a string of providers to collapse.

There were reports that Bulb was near to collapse last month as it emerged the firm was seeking funding.

But The Sun now understands hopes of a rescue deal could be fading.

One company which was considering a takeover of Bulb has reportedly says the firm has liabilities of around £1bn, which made a "solvent takeover of the company hard to envisage".
Not quite in the dark as the lecky will still be there.
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Old 29-10-2021, 16:04   #216
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Re: Energy companies collapse

Looks like being an interesting winter.
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Old 29-10-2021, 16:05   #217
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Re: Energy companies collapse

I imagine a hefty subsidy will be needed for an energy supplier to take on Bulb's customers as the difference between the capped prices and the prices the new company would have to pay in the market for energy for a large number of customers would be loss-making otherwise.
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Old 29-10-2021, 16:10   #218
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Looks like being an interesting winter.
as someone on a low fixed income the next year is causing me great anxiety tbh. I am already actively avoiding using the heating in favour of blankets but at some point I will need it to stop pipes freezing and damn and then next year when it all goes up again is quite scary
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Old 29-10-2021, 21:04   #219
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Re: Energy companies collapse

Not good i'm with them, what happens when it goes bust, the lights don't suddenly switch off and how do we reclaim the balanced owed?
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Old 29-10-2021, 21:27   #220
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Not good i'm with them, what happens when it goes bust, the lights don't suddenly switch off and how do we reclaim the balanced owed?

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Sky reports energy firm Bulb UK may go under imminently. Many consumers panic asking me "should I switch now?" My answer is no.
- You're on a price capped tariff. Nowt cheaper is available.
- If any firm goes bust you'll be auto-moved to a price capped tariff.
- Your credit is protected by Ofgem.
- Switch now & if it does go under you may be caught in middle.
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Re: Energy companies collapse

Bulb going under will be a nightmare for so many. They have given away millions gaining their customer base with their £50 each referrals, I can see how they are in the crap now
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Bulb going under will be a nightmare for so many. They have given away millions gaining their customer base with their £50 each referrals, I can see how they are in the crap now
Octopus are still offering sign up bonuses also…..
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Octopus are still offering sign up bonuses also…..
They are who I am with now since Avro collapsed but missed out on getting on as it was the receiver who switched me hahaha will see if I can get a couple to sign up before Octopus collapses too
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They are who I am with now since Avro collapsed but missed out on getting on as it was the receiver who switched me hahaha will see if I can get a couple to sign up before Octopus collapses too
Wash your mouth out!!!! Don't you dare temp fate Mr Moss. Octopus is NOT going to crash out. Consider yourself as having been slapped with a wet kipper.
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Wash your mouth out!!!! Don't you dare temp fate Mr Moss. Octopus is NOT going to crash out. Consider yourself as having been slapped with a wet kipper.
they have said they have backers that are in it for the long haul but we will see
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