Consumer protection consultations | Ofgem
Article Summary
- Key point
- Debt Relief Scheme: Statutory Consultation. Our statutory consultation on introducing Phase 1 of a Debt Relief Scheme (DRS) for customers.
- Why it matters
- No immediate change to household bills, but worth watching.
- Expected impact
- Mixed / neutral impact — A structural or regulatory development to monitor.
Debt Relief Scheme: Statutory Consultation. Our statutory consultation on introducing Phase 1 of a Debt Relief Scheme (DRS) for customers.
What This Means
- Consumers: No immediate change to household bills, but worth watching.
- Businesses: Limited direct cost impact for businesses for now.
- Energy market: A structural or regulatory development to monitor.
From The Source
Ofgem · 28 June 2026
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