Octopus Energy boss on standing charges
CEO Greg Jackson spoke to BBC Breakfast after the chancellor announced cuts to gas bills for millions.
CEO Greg Jackson spoke to BBC Breakfast after the chancellor announced cuts to gas bills for millions.
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- Octopus Energy, CEO Greg Jackson, BBC Breakfast
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