If your energy supplier has ceased trading, we’ll provide an update on your case as soon as Ofgem nominate a 'Supplier of Last Resort' to take over as your new supplier. Until that time we appreciate your patience and recommend you take a meter reading.

More information on our SoLR process is available here.

News & events

Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Ombudsman Services. Events are currently only available to members of our scheme and stakeholders.

Energy Prices Act 2022 - requirements on heat network suppliers

In the Energy Prices Act 2022, the Government has established a requirement that any energy price support is passed on to consumers.

Read more | Last updated Dec 20, 2022

Communications Sector Liaison Panel [July 2022]

Join us on Wednesday 20th July 2022 for our Communications Sector Liaison Panel. The event will run between 11:10 - 15:00 and is intended for Communications providers. The event will be hosted in person.

Read more | May 27, 2022

Energy Sector Liaison Panel | July 2022

Join us on Thursday 21st July 2022 for our Energy Sector Liaison Panel. The event will run between 11:00 - 15:00 and is intended for Energy providers. The event will be hosted in person.

Read more | May 27, 2022

FCR Service Update | 25th May 2022

We have seen a number of queries from our suppliers and providers around Facilitated Complaint Resolution (FCR) and agreeing a resolution with the consumer outside of our processes.

We want to clarify our process and remind our suppliers and providers of our position.

Read more | May 26, 2022

Ombudsman Services secures new acquisition

Ombudsman Services is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Internet Commission, a non-profit business which promotes ethical business practice to counter hate speech, abuse and misinformation, whilst protecting privacy and freedom of expression.

Read more | May 05, 2022

Recent consultations | March 2022

A round up of some of the recent consultations conducted across our sectors and relevant public services.

Read more | Mar 16, 2022

Energy Roundtable on Consumers Needing Additional Support

A roundtable discussion where suppliers and consumer support organisations shared experiences and approaches to providing additional support to consumers.

Read more | Mar 16, 2022

Our Approach to Brokers Representing Business Customers

This article outlines our approach to resolving disputes where an energy broker wants to represent a business customer.

Read more | Mar 16, 2022

Providing Additional Support | March 2022

An article exploring how we can better support consumers and colleagues navigating difficult circumstances.

Read more | Mar 16, 2022

Regulatory News from the Sector | March 2022

An article exploring pricing, affordability and managing debt, with a case study in which a financially vulnerable consumer sought to secure an appropriate tariff from their provider.

Read more | Mar 16, 2022