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Radio 4,08 Oct 2016,30 mins

Lower energy bills? Use a spreadsheet!

Money Box

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This week Prime Minister Theresa May strongly hinted of government intervention in the energy market as part of her closing address to the Conservative Party Conference. She said it was 'not right' that two thirds of energy customers are stuck on the most expensive tariffs. We speak to Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive of Energy UK about Theresa May's threat to intervene. We also meet serial switcher Peter Nadin, who eschews the use of price comparison websites in favour of negotiating with energy companies direct. The former Pensions Minister Steve Webb has written a guide to help people who were 'contracted out' top up their State Pension at bargain rates. It's a complex area so can anyone understand it other than him? We get Money Box listener Dave Hoddell to road test his guide. And Talk Talk have been fined for failing to protect Talk Talk customer data but customers are still receiving phone calls from criminals posing as Talk Talk customer service staff. Presenter: Paul Lewis Producer: Alex Lewis Reporter: Ed Davey Editor: Andrew Smith.

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