Ofgem raises energy cap
Energy cap lifted, leasehold reform, post-Brexit pensions and later life mortgages.
From April millions of households on default energy tariffs and who have not switched suppliers will see a rise in their bills after regulator Ofgem raised caps for gas and electricity. The first cap was introduced in January as a measure to ensure customers paid fairer prices. Guest Jo Butlin, Chief Executive of EnergyBridge Consulting and an expert in how the energy industry works in the UK.
This week the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee held its final evidence session on leasehold reform. Founder and Chief Executive of the HomeOwners Alliance Paula Higgins debates the issues with David O'Leary, Policy Director with the Home Builders Federation.
What happens to state and private pensions post-Brexit? James Walsh, from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association, where he focuses on the EU, guides us through what's certain and what's uncertain.
There are now more mortgage products than ever before for older borrowers, what鈥檚 attracting lenders to them? Guest: Darren Cook, Mortgage Analytics Manager at moneyfacts.co.uk
Presenter: Paul Lewis
Producer: Charmaine Cozier
Editor: Richard Vadon
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