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the energy regulator ofgem has asked suppliers to pause the forced installation of prepaid metres. it follows revelations that a debt collection company working for british gas broke into the homes of vulnerable people to install the metres. prepayment metres require customers to pay for their energy in advance. its more expensive than paying by direct debit, but are sometimes the only option for people who have struggled to pay and are in debt to a supplier. ben king has more. an unde...

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Good morning, everybody. its tuesday the 18th of april. the energy watchdog ofgem will ban suppliers from forcibly installing prepayment meters in the homes of customers over the age of 85 as part of a new code of practice. theres been a temporary halt on forced installations since february after it was revealed that some british gas agents were breaking into properties to fit them. heres our cost of living correspondent, colletta smith. for the last two months, energy suppliers have been banned...

By footage showing british gas breaking into a property to fit a pre—payment metre — but charities say this announcement doesnt go far enough. our cost of living correspondent colletta smith has more details. for the last two months, energy suppliers have been banned from forcibly installing one of these. hello, british gas, your gas supplier. we are here with a warrant. it was after an investigation for the times showed this aggressive behaviour by contractors fitting physical meters for br...

Wales and scotland, and the ban also applies to any customer with a terminal illness or a condition that could worsen in a cold home. the rules have been prompted by footage showing british gas breaking into a property to fit a prepayment meter — but charities say this announcement doesnt go far enough. our cost of living correspondent colletta smith has more details. for the last two months, energy suppliers have been banned from forcibly installing one of these. hello, british gas, your gas ...

Types of household. so if youre over 85, if you have a terminal illness or certain types of respiratory conditions, or if you are mentally or physically unable to top up, then you shouldnt have a meter forced into your house. but there are still plenty of vulnerable groups who could qualify to have a meter put in. so if youre under 85, if youre a pregnant woman, or have children under five in the household, or if you have alzheimers, you may find yourself with a meter being fitted or your smart ...