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Kit Roberts

Warning issued over smart meters amid reports of 'inaccurate' readings

People are facing huge hikes in their direct debits to energy companies amid claims of an epidemic of "inaccurate" smart meter readings.

A combination of Brexit, the War in Ukraine, and the coronavirus pandemic has led to a spike in the cost of living after the price cap on energy was raised by 54 percent on April 1.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng last week announced the launch of an investigation by Ofgem following claims that customers were being overcharged on direct debits.

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