Record Energy Debt Crisis in UK Households
UK households owe £4.4B in unpaid energy bills.
1 million households lack repayment plans with average debt £1,716.
Eligible households must have debts over £100 (2022-2024) and benefits.
MPs demand debt clearance via energy companies' excess profits.
Ofgem warns price control changes would increase costs.
Reforms include occupiers requirement trials to slow debt growth.
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