Warrington Council has said rumours about losing £52 million as a result of its investment in the firm are inaccurate

FRP Advisory will run the administration of Together Energy

The company’s customers will be transferred to Electric Ireland

It is the sixth time in recent months that British Gas is appointed to take over customers of failed suppliers

Warrington Borough Council has been urged to review its investment strategy

The collapse leaves around 176,000 domestic customers behind

Reports claim that the company could go under even this week

Andy Carter questioned Warrington Borough Council’s move to invest £52 million in a company that is reportedly struggling to find new investors

Together Energy could reportedly run out of funding by the end of January

If the suppliers fail to make the payments, they could lose their licence