The “invisibility” of poverty in Japanese society has long been one of the reasons for...
Utilities
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13/11/2013
Warning over utility bills
Utility bills for consumers are set to rise over the next ten years as a result of large-scale infrastructure spending, according to a new report from the National Audit Office. But it warns that neither the government nor industry regulators know by how much, or whether the bills will be affordable.
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15/06/2013
Essential markets ‘failing’ those on lowest incomes
Key markets for utilities and financial services are failing those on the lowest incomes, says a new report. It calculates that higher prices for utilities and credit – the 'poverty premium' – can raise the cost of a minimum household budget by around 10 per cent.
Category: Reports
