Campaigners have called for action amid reports a growing number of households on smart meters are being cut off by energy companies. A rise in the so-called 'switch by stealth' of people being forced ...
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British Gas said it will temporarily stop using court orders that permit the forced installation of prepayment meters in people's homes after a report in The Times newspaper ...
British Gas has sacked the debt collection agency it used to force fit prepayment meters following a backlash. Arvato Financial Solutions, who worked on British Gas’ behalf, entered homes and ...
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 ...
LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - More than 94,000 prepayment meters were installed in homes in Britain using warrants and without customer consent in 2022, the government said on Monday, adding that ...
LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) - Centrica-owned (CNA.L), opens new tab British Gas will introduce new lower prices for prepayment meter customers from April 1 to make that the cheapest way to buy energy ...
Thousands of energy customers who has prepayment meters installed without their permission will be entitled to up to £1000 compensation. Regulator Ofgem today said suppliers who breached the rules ...
Millions on prepayment meters could claim ‘emergency cash’ to switch heating on this winter. You can get temporary credit if you can’t afford to top up your meter. Your supplier might add this to your ...