c0tt0nt0p
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If you haven't already, take a meter reading and cancel any standing orders/direct debits you had in place....
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Smart meter, switch to daily from half hourly metering.
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tek-monkey
wanna see my snake?
Just done that!
c0tt0nt0p
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However having seen the info on Ofgems website https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/consumers/...net-if-your-energy-supplier-goes-out-business
you might want to start looking at new supplier/best rates as who ever picks up your supply from a new supplier point of view will put you on a deemed contract which might not be that great....
you might want to start looking at new supplier/best rates as who ever picks up your supply from a new supplier point of view will put you on a deemed contract which might not be that great....
Gramaisc
Forum O. G.
Co-op Energy takes over - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38151174 - worth checking how things are under them....
c0tt0nt0p
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...he-new-worst-culprit-for-billing-bungles.html
Personally if I were @tek-monkey i'd make a run for it to another supplier....
proactive
Enjoying a drop of red.
I can't speak specifically for Co-Op Energy, but in my dealings with all other Co-Op brands I have found them to be very far from the ethical organisation they claim to be.
tek-monkey
wanna see my snake?
I can't change til I transfer, otherwise I lose the credit I gained overpaying in summer. I have to wait for the transfer then immediately transfer away again, I suspect this will cost me around £150 overall due to new tariffs, a small mercy is the £200 I have overpaid is safe.
Gramaisc
Forum O. G.
They barely even pretend any more - the recent 'upgrade' of the online banking was a farce....
proactive
Enjoying a drop of red.
I gave up banking with them years ago when, because of an error on their part, they charged me £25 for going overdrawn. They then wrote to me to apologise for said error and charged me £25 for sending the letter.
Bastards, the lot of them.
Gramaisc
Forum O. G.
I've been there since '82, with no incidents, but it doesn't 'feel' any safer than the other bastards are now - a big change in culture over the last five years.
proactive
Enjoying a drop of red.
Something has to pay for the coke and rent boys on expenses.
tek-monkey
wanna see my snake?
I've been with Barclays for nearly a quarter of a century. Not because I trust them, I just don't trust any of them more than them. Its like a least worst or shiniest turd contest.
Gramaisc
Forum O. G.
Thirty years ago, there was a difference - I was glad when the Midland pissed me off enough to bother switching, but the 'competition' is illusory these days.
I do bank for other in various places, and HSBC went through a phase of misplacing cheques fairly regularly, once or twice a year...seems to have stopped now.
I do bank for other in various places, and HSBC went through a phase of misplacing cheques fairly regularly, once or twice a year...seems to have stopped now.
tek-monkey
wanna see my snake?
How 80s! Nowadays you form a private limited company and make the rent boys assets. You hire out the assets but your profit is mitigated by a massive charge for calling them McGigalos, thus ensuring no real profit is made and no tax is forthcoming. Obviously McGigalos plc makes a fortune, but the caymen islands only charge a small percentage corporation tax so it doesn't matter. The coke becomes a sales incentive and the McGigalos service the local market when they become free of their government bonded slavery. Everyone wins!
proactive
Enjoying a drop of red.
Tell that to the ex Co-Op chairman and Methodist minister. He obviously missed a trick.
Thanks for posting though, I'll be on to HMRC in the morning to see if there's a better way of claiming it off the business...
Gramaisc
Forum O. G.
If your rent boys are of the convertible variety, I understand that you can pay tax in Thailand, if you like.
proactive
Enjoying a drop of red.
Not an image I wish to take to bed with me.
But I bow to your greater understanding of the subject.
tek-monkey
wanna see my snake?
Just got this:
You may be aware that GB Energy Supply ceased trading this weekend after facing difficulties relating to rising wholesale energy costs.
I am pleased to be able to inform you that Co-operative Energy has reached an agreement with GB Energy and Ofgem to take over responsibility for your account, with effect from 30 November, and can reassure you that you will have continuity of service.
Co-operative Energy is part of The Midcounties Co-operative, the UK’s largest independent co-operative. You can read more about us here www.midcounties.coop.
I can assure you that there really is no need to worry as your supply will not be interrupted during this process and for the future.
What happens next?
We are developing more detailed plans, working closely with Ofgem, and we will contact you again before 15th December 2016 with an update on our progress.
In the meantime, please be reassured that it is business as usual.
Thank you in advance for your patience and we look forward to being your energy provider.
You may be aware that GB Energy Supply ceased trading this weekend after facing difficulties relating to rising wholesale energy costs.
I am pleased to be able to inform you that Co-operative Energy has reached an agreement with GB Energy and Ofgem to take over responsibility for your account, with effect from 30 November, and can reassure you that you will have continuity of service.
Co-operative Energy is part of The Midcounties Co-operative, the UK’s largest independent co-operative. You can read more about us here www.midcounties.coop.
I can assure you that there really is no need to worry as your supply will not be interrupted during this process and for the future.
What happens next?
- We will honour your current contract and price until it is due to expire. This means you do not need to do anything and, rest assured, we will contact you again before your current contract ends with all the information you need and what to do next.
- What happens to my Direct Debit? We are planning to arrange a transfer of your existing direct debit mandate over to Co-operative Energy in the next few weeks. There will be further communication on this in due course. Again, you do not need to do anything and please do not cancel your direct debit.
- We will continue to run the business using the existing GB Energy systems supported by enhanced technology, as well as experienced former GB Energy employees and service providers, to minimise the disruption to you and to our Co-operative Energy customers. We will also increase the number of customer service advisers to ensure we deliver the service you would expect.
- Customer service enquiries will continue to be provided by the GB Energy team. As you can imagine we are experiencing a high level of enquiries and we will increase the number of customer service advisers to deliver the service you would expect.
- Whilst inevitably there will be some upheaval during the initial transition period, please be patient with us and rest assured that your future supplies and any credit balances you have with GB Energy Supply are secure. Hopefully that's one less thing for you to worry about at this busy time.
We are developing more detailed plans, working closely with Ofgem, and we will contact you again before 15th December 2016 with an update on our progress.
In the meantime, please be reassured that it is business as usual.
Thank you in advance for your patience and we look forward to being your energy provider.