As the ‘Don’t Pay UK’ movement gains momentum, experts weigh in on the risks of not paying rising energy bills.
A growing movement, ‘Don’t Pay UK,’ is encouraging individuals to join a campaign where they pledge not to pay their energy bills when the price cap increases in October. With the aim of rallying one million participants, the initiative believes that if enough people refuse payment, it will pressure energy companies to address the financial strain on households.
Already, more than 97,000 people have committed to cancelling their direct debits, and the number continues to grow. But what are the consequences of not paying your energy bills? Debt advisor Sara Williams, who runs the blog debtcamel.co.uk, breaks down the potential risks involved for those choosing to withhold payment.
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