Financially weak energy suppliers could be penalised for paying out dividends, Ofgem boss warns  

Energy suppliers that are not financially resilient but continue to pay out dividends could be penalised by the UK’s energy regulator.  Jonathan Brearley, the head of Ofgem, wrote to suppliers last week asking them to ensure that falling energy prices are passed onto consumers and that they step up their customer service levels.  But he [...]