Northern Ireland plans stronger energy protections for small businesses

Northern Ireland’s Utility Regulator is moving to bolster protections for small business energy customers. Proposed changes include clearer pricing on supplier websites, fairer security deposit rules, and the removal of notice requirements when switching suppliers under deemed contracts. These measures aim to create a more transparent, supportive energy market at a time when rising costs continue to bite. A draft Code of Practice on bill payments and customer support signposting is also on the horizon, signalling further shifts towards better treatment of non-domestic consumers.

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