Energy firms face backlash over illegal "back billing," issuing bills for usage older than 12 months.

A BBC report highlights the issue of "back billing," where energy companies send bills for usage older than 12 months, despite this practice being illegal since 2018. Hayley Jarvis received a £5,768 bill for energy used two and a half years ago, which was eventually canceled after days of disputes. Citizens Advice reports a significant rise in billing complaints, from 47,000 in 2023 to nearly 60,000 in 2024. Despite Ofgem's intervention, the practice continues, with E.On Next attributing errors to human mistakes and promising to review their processes.

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