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Why are companies allowed to take over a direct debt without asking permission after taking over a company 

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  • friolento
    friolento Posts: 3,207 Forumite
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    Is the new company still providing you with the service  you received before the takeover? If not, what has changed?
  • Ayr_Rage
    Ayr_Rage Posts: 3,596 Forumite
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    To ensure that whatever you are paying for continues to be paid.

    I would have been seriously peeved if Allwyn hadn't continued to take my National Lottery subscriptions when they took over from Camelot and I had missed out on a big win. 
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