The energy regulator is planning a major shakeup for energy bills, which would force companies to offer deals that do not include the unpopular standing charge

Ofgem is planning a major overhaul of energy bills

New plans by regulator Ofgem requires energy firms to offer household tariffs without standing charges for customers.

Millions of drivers are expected to take to the roads next Friday ahead of the Christmas holidays

The energy regulator has put forward a number of proposals to better support households struggling with energy debt, including new rules around standing charges

The regulator wants suppliers to have to offer 'zero standing charge' tariffs alongside other tariffs by next winter

Disability campaigners have welcomed the announcement of a new zero standing charge but says more must be done to help vulnerable households

Customers only have a few days left to sign up

The money saving expert has urged the regulator to ensure vulnerable people are placed on the correct tariff

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently investigating a practice called Discretionary Commission Arrangements (DCA) which saw lenders allow those who arranged car loans - including car dealers - to adjust their customers' interest rates