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Energy bailiffs for the poorest, huge profits for the richest: this is Britain in 2023

The British Gas scandal about vulnerable people being forced on to prepayment meters is just the latest cruelty in this crisis, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

'British Gas forced me onto a prepayment meter while I was at a hospital appointment'

Jaki spoke to Mirror Money today after an investigation by the Times revealed that British Gas "routinely" sends debt collectors to break into customers’ homes and force-fit pay-as-you-go meters, even when they are known to be vulnerable

Daily Mirror

Can you refuse entry to an energy company debt collector? Your rights explained

Debt collectors are breaking into vulnerable customers' homes on behalf of energy companies to fit prepayment meters, according to reports.

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Energy company debt collectors breaking into vulnerable customers homes to fit prepayment meters

It's been claimed British Gas have obtained court warrants in order to allow them legal access to enter a property and fit the meter if customers haven't paid their bills.

Daily Record

Energy regulator launches British Gas investigation over prepayment meters

Debt collectors allegedly broke into homes to fit meters despite signs of children and vulnerable people living there

The Guardian - UK

British Gas makes huge change to prepayment meters after shock investigation

It comes after The Times claimed in an undercover investigation that the energy giant had used debt collectors to "break into" the homes of vulnerable customers

Daily Mirror

British Gas suspends use of court warrants to 'force' people onto prepayment meters

BRITISH Gas has announced it will stop applying for court warrants to enter customers’ homes and fit prepayment meters following reports they had…

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Sunak tells Piers Morgan ‘biological sex matters’ – as it happened

Prime minister speaks in interview on TalkTV to mark his 100th day in office

The Guardian - UK

British Gas suspends force-fitting prepayment meters after claim of 'break-ins'

A report claims engineers were 'breaking into' the homes of vulnerable people to forcibly install new meters

Wales Online

British Gas debt collectors are breaking into people's homes to fit prepayment meters

Energy companies can obtain court warrants to force their way in and fit prepayment meters

Manchester Evening News

British Gas debt collectors break into vulnerable people’s homes to force fit meters

Energy companies like British Gas obtain court warrants which give them the legal right to enter a property and fit the pre-payment meter if customers haven't paid their bills

Daily Mirror

Energy minister to grill British Gas bosses over vulnerable homes being forced into

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said it appeared British Gas had “failed to use every possible avenue to support those struggling with energy bills”

Evening Standard

British Gas allegedly broke into vulnerable people's homes to force-fit prepayment meters

Grant Schapps calls for urgemt meeting with energy firm after journalist working for The Times spent a month working for Arvato Financial Solutions, who provide debt collecting services

Wales Online

British Gas halts use of warrants to force people on to prepayment meters

Move follows allegations that third-party agents ignored vulnerabilities of customers and broke in to install equipment

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The Independent UK

Martin Lewis shares energy bill check everyone should know

Personal finance guru says presenting evidence to utility companies key to securing lower rates

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis shares energy bill check everyone should know

Personal finance guru says presenting evidence to utility companies key to securing lower rates

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy calls rivals ‘desperate’ in bitter court clash

British Gas, E.ON and Scottish Power demand scrutiny of process by which rival acquired collapsed Bulb

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis shares simple direct debit check everyone should know

Personal finance guru says presenting evidence to utility companies key to securing lower rates

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Manchester Evening News

Energy suppliers offering grants to people struggling to pay bills - including British Gas, E.On, EDF and more

If you're struggling to pay off your energy bills you may be eligible to apply for a grant with your supplier

Nottingham Post

Energy suppliers giving out free bill credit worth up to £250

How to claim that aid that power companies including British Gas, Ovo and Shell Energy are offering to eligible customers

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis shares simple direct debit check everyone should know

Personal finance guru says presenting evidence to utility companies key to securing lower rates

Chronicle Live

Big energy switch off: Households reveal savings as low as 13p

Families cut back their energy use and looked forward to saving cash - but some were left disappointed with how little they got

Daily Mirror

Over half of Brits considering career change - as seven in ten find their job stressful

One in ten take stress from work home with them at the end of the day - with a fifth finding it hard not to think about their job outside of work hours

Daily Mirror

Major energy supplier launches lowest price heat pump installation offer

Scottish Gas, which is British Gas' Scottish division, will start its heat pump installation price at £499 but are willing to go lower if you show them a cheaper offer by an MCS-credited installer

Daily Mirror

Energy suppliers giving out free bill credit worth up to £250 - see if you're eligible

Five energy suppliers, including British Gas, Ovo and Shell Energy after giving out free bill credit worth up to £250 to their customers to help with rising costs this winter

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