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Sales tricks land energy giant with £1.25 million fine

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Scottish and Southern Energy was today fined £1.25 million for using doorstep sellers to trick people into switching energy supplier. The punishment marks the end of a landmark prosecution by Surrey County Council Trading Standards that was the first of its kind against one of the ‘big six’ energy firms. Trading Standards officers doggedly pursued … Continue reading →

Scottish and Southern Energy appeal rejected in the High Court

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Detail: The Court of Appeal today rejected Scottish and Southern Energy’s appeal against a conviction for misleading potential customers, in order to persuade them to switch energy supplier. The original prosecution was brought by Surrey County Council Trading Standards. Quote: Kay Hammond, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said: “This case shone a … Continue reading →

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