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Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
Key takeaways
- Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Water, phone and broadband companies are willing to give millions of people discounted deals on their bills.
- Social tariffs - sometimes known as essential, or basic, tariffs - can reduce bills for people on various benefits.
- Importantly, they are not price promotions designed to attract customers, but lower bills for the same service for those who would otherwise struggle to pay.
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Water, phone and broadband companies are willing to give millions of people discounted deals on their bills.
Social tariffs - sometimes known as essential, or basic, tariffs - can reduce bills for people on various benefits. Generally, you only need to ask your supplier to get on one.
Importantly, they are not price promotions designed to attract customers, but lower bills for the same service for those who would otherwise struggle to pay.
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