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Ministers to face MPs over energy tariff plan
Ministers will be forced to explain to MPs a pledge by the prime minister to make gas and electricity suppliers to offer customers their lowest tariffs.
The statement, expected at 10:30BST, follows an urgent question by Labour, who have been critical of the policy.
David Cameron told MPs that legislation would be brought before Parliament, amid concern over rising energy bills.
But later the Department for Energy said it was looking “at all options” to help customers get the best tariff.
BBC industry correspondent John Moylan says that on the face of it Mr Cameron’s announcement on Wednesday amounts to a major change in energy policy – instead of consumers having to seek out the best deals, firms would have to give customers the lowest tariff.
But there is still little detail on how this would actually work, our correspondent says.
Norman Lamb writes: Time to change
Time to Change and end the stigma and discrimination that faces people with mental health problems
Over the next few weeks’ telly-watching you may see adverts encouraging people to talk about mental health. For those of you that can’t wait, you can watch them online here. These adverts are part of the Time to Change campaign, England’s biggest ever attempt to end the stigma and discrimination that faces people with mental health problems. This is a brilliant campaign. I remember speaking at its launch back in 2008. In the time since then, it has made a real difference.
Pamper day for carers
Carers are appreciated
CARERS’ EVENT … from left, Maria Laben, Pat High and Sheila Stephenson.
A CHARITY’S headquarters was turned into a mini-health spa to give people, who spend their time caring for others, a treat.
Age UK South Tyneside in Beach Road, South Shields, opened its doors to 15 carers who were given the star treatment.
The event, organised as part of South Tyneside’s Older People’s Festival, was aimed at showing how much those who look after others are appreciated.
During the day carers were treated to lunch, courtesy of The Red Hut chippy in Ocean Road, South Shields, as well as spa sessions, which included a free hand massage and mini manicure from volunteer Jean Turnbull and beautician Julie Murtha.
John Briers, chief executive of Age UK South Tyneside, said: “All of our events aim to raise awareness of the exciting opportunities available to over 50s to promote independence and increase social inclusion.
