UK government plans would make landlords liable for renters' energy debts

Government plans reported by The Telegraph and The Independent would put renters' energy debts on landlords, with some households possibly getting debt written off. The Times separately reports Ofgem is set to ease forced prepayment meter rules.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 17:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 29 Oct, 17:20 UTCTelegraph reports landlords liable for energy debts
3. 29 Oct, 17:20 UTCIndependent reports debt write-off plans

Top sources

• ofgem home moves debt proposalGoogle Trends
• Millions of UK households could have energy debt written off under new government plansThe Independent
• Forced prepayment meter rules set to be eased by OfgemThe Times