Ofgem proposes permanent measures to help vulnerable energy customers

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's energy market regulator Ofgem is consulting on plans to strengthen support measures being offered during the coronavirus pandemic to customers struggling to pay their energy bills, it said on Monday.In March, energy suppliers agreed emergency measures to support vulnerable customers through COVID-19, including those on prepayment meters facing difficulties topping up their meters while self-isolating or in financial distress.Ofgem said it is proposing stronger..