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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

How do prepayment energy meters work and what is being done to stop people being cut off?

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UK energy regulator Ofgem has ordered energy companies to suspend the forced installation of prepayment meters in the homes of customers who have fallen behind on their bills.

It comes as British Gas is under pressure to explain how it will compensate “vulnerable” customers who faced debt collectors forcibly installing the meters, following damaging allegations about the practice reported by The Times.

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